First degree chemical burns and corrosions

Name: First degree chemical burns and corrosions at INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Start: 12/20/2022

1 hospitalization · 20221211042 · 12/20/2022 · INTERNATIONAL PAPER

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Head and neck
Nature of injury: First degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Acids, unspecified

Employer

Name: INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Location: 601 County Road 78, SELMA, ALABAMA, 36703
NAICS: 322121
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was changing a leaking valve in the bleach department. After the employee disconnected the airline, the acid in the line sprayed onto their chin and neck. The employee was hospitalized for first-degree chemical burns.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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