Explosion, unspecified · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Georgia-Pacific Monticello LLC, 604 NA Sandifer Hiwy, MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI 39654
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was checking a process line when a liquid pulp container blew up, causing second degree burns to the employee's arms, legs, and back.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Containers, unspecified
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