Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — QUEEN CITY, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in QUEEN CITY, TEXAS
Employer Graphic Packaging International, LLC Report ID 20241211278
Address 9978 FM 3129 City, State ZIP QUEEN CITY, TEXAS 75572
Event Date December 6, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified Body Part Leg(s) unspecified
Event Type Exposure through intact tissue Source of Injury Adhesives, sealants, paints unspecified
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 322121 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.25000, -94.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee was loading a chemical mixture intermediate bulk container tote from a pipeline to a tank. The employee went to disconnect the container and they were splashed with the chemical mixture that was in the pipeline, resulting in chemical burns to both legs.

Incident Summary

On December 6, 2024, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in QUEEN CITY, TEXAS suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with adhesives, sealants, paints unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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