Resolute FP US Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — COOSA PINES, ALABAMA
| Employer | Resolute FP US Inc. | Report ID | 2021053796 |
| Address | 17589 Plant Road | City, State ZIP | COOSA PINES, ALABAMA 35044 |
| 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 | 33.31000, -86.35000 | ||
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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