Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170718761 - Employee scalded by hot water

Accident Summary Nr: 170718761 -- Report ID: 0950615 -- Event Date: 11/19/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119722353	11/30/1992	2611	0	Louisiana Pacific Corp.

Abstract: The employer operates a pulp mill at this location. During a startup, Employee #1 was standing near the pulp machine when a hose came off at a fitting. Employee #1 was struck by 160 degree F water, burning his neck, back, and shoulder. A chemical type hose was improperly used with radiator type hose clamps. The clamps could not hold the firmer tubing.

Keywords: BURN, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOSE, BACK, STRUCK BY, MILL--PLANT, PAPER MACHINE, HOT WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119722353			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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