MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI—
Georgia Pacific Monticello LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances · Thermal burns third degree or higher
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Georgia Pacific Monticello LLC, 604 N.A. Sandifer Highway, MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI 39654 on — Thermal burns third degree or higher, affecting the Trunk and other upper extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a process upset. A nearby refiner had a pressure spike, causing the housing to separate slightly, which allowed the loss of primary containment. The employee was sprayed by hot water, resulting second- and third-degree burns on his torso and left arm.
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MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI—
Georgia Pacific Monticello LLC
An employee suffered a broken and lacerated right thumb while cleaning wood chips from a screen room.
MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI—
Georgia-Pacific Monticello LLC
An employee was caught between two rolls of paper as they proceeded off the paper machine. He sustained a pulled muscle in the pelvic region and back pain.
MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI—
Georgia-Pacific Monticello LLC
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.
MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI—
Georgia Pacific Monticello LLC.
An employee was in a break room when a spare lithium ion flashlight battery in his pocket reacted with spare change and ignited. He suffered burns to his left thigh, both hands, and his fingers. He was hospitalized.
MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI—
Georgia-Pacific Monticello, LLC
Two employees were working in the roll finishing area of the paper machine building. A 2,000-5,000 lb. roll of paper smashed an employee's feet and toes causing fractures and contusions requiring hospitalization.
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