Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at GEORGIA PACIFIC CORP.
Start: 5/20/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016054431 · 5/20/2016 · GEORGIA PACIFIC CORP.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: GEORGIA PACIFIC CORP.
Location: 604 N.A. Sandifer Highway, MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI, 39654
NAICS: 322110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While attempting to investigate the cause of a hot wood pulp stock overflow, an employee stepped into pulp stock that was higher than his rubber boots. The stock was approximately 135 degrees and caused second degree burns to the employee's right leg and foot, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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