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Inspection: 310069927 - Upm Blandin Paper Company
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota
Site Address:
Upm Blandin Paper Company
115 Sw First Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 322121/Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100510890 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $32,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,000 |
| Current Penalty | $32,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 09/14/2006 | 10/12/2006 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 09/14/2006 | 01/12/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 09/14/2006 | 01/12/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100261 B01 | 09/14/2006 | 01/12/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 5. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/14/2006 | 02/12/2007 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 6. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 II | 09/14/2006 | 02/12/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 7. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 09/14/2006 | 01/12/2007 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 8. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C07 IIIA | 09/14/2006 | 01/12/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
On June 6, 2006, Employee #1 was working in the Pressurized Ground Wood (PGW) Department of the UPM-Blandin Paper Mill Company. A softwood disk thickener overflowed and sent 180 degree hot water rushing out, engulfing Employee #1. He was burned over 95 percent of his body and died at the scene from his injuries.
Keywords:burn, ppe, lockout, paper machine, hot water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310069927 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |