Chemtall Incorporated
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — RICEBORO, GEORGIA
| Employer | Chemtall Incorporated | Report ID | 2015063740 |
| Address | 1 Chemical Plant Road | City, State ZIP | RICEBORO, GEORGIA 31323 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Aromatics, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.73000, -81.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sprayed by ADAME, a corrosive chemical, while opening and closing a piping valve requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2015, a worker at Chemtall Incorporated in RICEBORO, GEORGIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with aromatics, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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