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Graphic Packaging International

Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Graphic Packaging International in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
Employer Graphic Packaging International Report ID 2017032184
Address 1000 Jonesboro Road City, State ZIP WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71294
Event Date March 9, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Vehicle or machinery fire Source of Injury Generators
Industry (NAICS) 322130 Inspection # 1217375
GPS Coordinates 32.48000, -92.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working on a turbine to connect a dehumidifier to a generator unit. A localized flash-fire occurred resulting in burns to both of the employee's arms and a contusion on the left side of his head.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2017, a worker at Graphic Packaging International in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with generators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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