OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221415979

INTERNATIONAL PAPER

TICONDEROGA, NY· 2021-07-04T00:00:00

Event: 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
NAICS: 322121
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345415103
Employer profile: INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Summary number: 221415979
Report ID: 0213100

Event description

Employee clearing clog sustains burns when struck by hot wat

Investigation abstract

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.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 30 F

Event type
14

Occupation code
779

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