Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200451201 - Employee asphyxiated from falling object

Accident Summary Nr: 200451201 -- Report ID: 0418600 -- Event Date: 02/17/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
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.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PAPER ROLL, PAPER, FALLING OBJECT, PAPER MACHINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304838550			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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