Georgia Pacific Monticello LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns third degree or higher — MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Georgia Pacific Monticello LLC | Report ID | 2025010516 |
| Address | 604 N.A. Sandifer Highway | City, State ZIP | MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI 39654 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns third degree or higher | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water, liquids nonchemical |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.54000, -90.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a process upset. A nearby refiner had a pressure spike, causing the housing to separate slightly, which allowed the loss of primary containment. The employee was sprayed by hot water, resulting second- and third-degree burns on his torso and left arm.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2025, a worker at Georgia Pacific Monticello LLC in MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI suffered thermal burns third degree or higher to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water, liquids nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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