Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Graphic Packaging International, Inc. | Report ID | 2020010443 |
| Address | 4278 Mike Padgett Hwy | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Grates | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.32000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was repairing a water condensate motor and pump, the grating covering an adjacent u-drain dislodged. This caused the employee's right leg to drop into hot water condensate resulting in a thermal burn to the lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2020, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, Inc. in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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