Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200451201 - Employee asphyxiated from falling object
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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304838550 | 02/18/2002 | 2631 | 322130 | International Paper Company, Prattville Mill |
Abstract: On February 17, 2002, Employee #1 was cleaning debris under the paper machine dryers of a paper mill that was shutdown for repairs. As he was cleaning, a roll of wet paper fell from the paper machine dryer section, striking and covering him. The liquid saturated paper constricted his breathing and minimized respiration resulting in death by asphyxia.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 304838550 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |