International Paper
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — TICONDEROGA, NEW YORK
| Employer | International Paper | Report ID | 2021075462 |
| Address | 568 Shore Airport Road | City, State ZIP | TICONDEROGA, NEW YORK 12883 |
| Event Date | July 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1541510 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.88000, -73.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a plug in a drain line. The line broke. Hot water (between 180 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit) gushed out, causing first-and second-degree burns to the employee's lower left leg.
Incident Summary
On July 4, 2021, a worker at International Paper in TICONDEROGA, NEW YORK suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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