International Paper Company (Pine Hill Mill)
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — PINE HILL, ALABAMA
| Employer | International Paper Company (Pine Hill Mill) | Report ID | 2016087502 |
| Address | 7600 Highway 10 West | City, State ZIP | PINE HILL, ALABAMA 36769 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Lower extremities, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1170339 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.96000, -87.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell into a 145-degree hot water pit, suffering second and third degree burns to the lower body.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2016, a worker at International Paper Company (Pine Hill Mill) in PINE HILL, ALABAMA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the lower extremities, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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