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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023076522 · 7/20/2023 · Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
Source
Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name
Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC
Location
1401 Finley Island Road, DECATUR, ALABAMA, 35601
NAICS
325180
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working near the plant wastewater outfall when an aluminum adapter between the carbon steel valve and fire water manifold separated and struck the employee. They sustained 11 rib fractures and a left collarbone fracture.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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