Croda, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MILL HALL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Croda, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088753 |
| Address | 8 Croda Way | City, State ZIP | MILL HALL, PENNSYLVANIA 17751 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.11000, -77.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 24, 2018, an employee was bleeding out a line carrying cetyl 16-18 fatty alcohol. The material was frozen in the line; when the employee opened the bleeder valve, the hose blew off and struck him in the face. He suffered fractures of the hard palate and nasal spine and a lacerated gumline that required stitches.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2018, a worker at Croda, Inc. in MILL HALL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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