International Paper
Struck by discharged object or substance — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | International Paper | Report ID | 2015020527 |
| Address | 100 Jensen Road | City, State ZIP | PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Steam, vapors, liquids, ice, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1043714 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43000, -86.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was connecting a meter to a disgester. The employee was checking the digester probe when he was splashed by hot condensate from the digester. The employee suffered burns on the right torso, right arm, and right thigh. He was transported to the hospital where he received emergency treatment and was kept overnight for observation.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2015, a worker at International Paper in PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with steam, vapors, liquids, ice, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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