Two injured at International Paper facility in Orange, Texas

Friday, December 30, 2016 11:15 am

Two injured at International Paper facility in Orange, Texas | International Paper, Texas, mill, injuries,

ORANGE, Texas (From The Orange Leader) -- At least two individuals were reported as injured with a caustic chemical at approximately 1:30 p.m. Thursday at International Paper in Orange.

Air Rescue, initially returning from New Orleans, was unable to reach the scene due to communication and radio issues.

One person suffered from burns on the neck and arm from a chemical not known at this time.

The second person reportedly suffered from inhalation.

Their injuries are not life-threatening, according to reports.

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