Resolute FP US Inc.

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — COOSA PINES, Alabama

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Resolute FP US Inc. in COOSA PINES, Alabama
Employer Resolute FP US Inc.
Address 17589 Plant Road
City, State ZIP COOSA PINES, Alabama 35044
Report ID 2021053796
Event Date May 8, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree electrical burns
Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 322110
Inspection # 1530682
GPS Coordinates 33.32619, -86.35534

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Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting electrical issues on a piece of equipment when an arc flash occurred. The employee was hospitalized with second degree burns to the face and top of the head.

Incident Summary

On May 8, 2021, a worker at Resolute FP US Inc. in COOSA PINES, Alabama suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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