Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 141597.015 - Employee clearing clog sustains burns when struck by hot wat

Accident Summary Nr: 141597.015 -- Report ID: 0213100 -- Event Date: 07/04/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1541510.015	07/13/2021		322121	International Paper

Abstract: At 7:45 p.m. on July 4, 2021, an employee working as a machine operator for a paper manufacturer was attempting to clear a blockage in the slaker-scrubber drain line. The blockage in the drain line suddenly released causing a large outflow of hot water. The employee was hospitalized to treat scalding burns to his lower legs and torso.

Keywords: Burn, Chemical Burn, Clearing, Clogged, Drain Pipe, Drain Plug, Hot Water, Lack of Work Procedures, Leg, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Pressure Release, Protective Clothing, Scald, Skin, Torso, Unsafe Position, Wastewater, Water, Work Surface

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1541510.015	30	F	Hospitalized injury		Machine operators, not specified

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