Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at INX International Ink Co., 350 Homan Road, LEBANON, OHIO 45036
on — Fractures and burns, affecting the Multiple body parts unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was adding chemicals to a mixer when a combustible dust explosion occurred and started a fire. The employee jumped off the platform, which resulted in broken bones; the employee was also burned.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts unspecified Chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified
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