Woodland Pulp LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — BAILEYVILLE, MAINE
| Employer | Woodland Pulp LLC | Report ID | 2016021452 |
| Address | 144 Main Street | City, State ZIP | BAILEYVILLE, MAINE 04694 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.15000, -67.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the valve of a condensate line and attempting to "sewer" the hot water through a hose. The hose failed and hot water (200 degrees) caused second and third degree burns to the employee's arms, abdomen and legs (35% of the body).
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2016, a worker at Woodland Pulp LLC in BAILEYVILLE, MAINE suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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