VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA—
International Paper Company
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at International Paper Company, 890 IP Lane, VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA 74764 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
A plate struck an employee's foot just below the ankle and above the steel-toe section of his boot resulting in a fracture.
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On February 11, 2025, an employee began to drive a clamp-type forklift away from a propane fueling station. The forklift was still connected to the fueling station and the connection line broke. This caused a flash fire, and the employee suffered second-degree burns to both arms and minor burns to his face.
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On January 22, 2024, an employee was working at an inspection door on a feed screw auger. He was pushing debris into the auger when his left foot was caught in the auger, resulting in a fracture and the amputation of two toes.
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An employee was removing a roll core from a chuck. The machine activated while the employee's right thumb was between the chuck and the roll core. The employee sustained an amputation to the right thumb tip.
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