Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1541510.015 - International Paper

Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1541510.015

Report ID: 0213100

Date Opened: 07/13/2021

Site Address:
International Paper
568 Shore Airport Road
Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Mailing Address:
568 Shore Airport Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Union Status: Union

SIC:

NAICS: 322121/Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/13/2021

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/05/2022

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1783465	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	1			1		2
Initial Penalty	$23,406	$0	$0	$0	$0	$23,406
Current Penalty	$5,852	$0	$0	$13,653	$0	$19,505
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Other	19100132 D01	01/03/2022	01/11/2022	$13,653	$13,653	$0		I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	19100147 C04 I	01/03/2022	01/11/2022	$5,852	$9,753	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 141597.015

Event: 07/04/2021

Employee clearing clog sustains burns when struck by hot wat

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

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

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