International Paper
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — TUCKER, GEORGIA
| Employer | International Paper | Report ID | 2025032115 |
| Address | 5099 N. Royal Atlanta Drive | City, State ZIP | TUCKER, GEORGIA 30084 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.85000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a chemical leak under an ultrasonic cleaning machine while lying on the ground. The employee had used water to identify the leak. The floor got wet and potentially activated the chemical, a solution used for cleaning anilox rolls. The employee sustained chemical burns to their right shoulder, right forearm, and right buttock.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2025, a worker at International Paper in TUCKER, GEORGIA suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with cleaning and polishing agents unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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