Struktol Co of America, LLC
Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified — Burns and corrosions, unspecified — VILLA RICA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Struktol Co of America, LLC | Report ID | 2021076014 |
| Address | 150 E. Industrial Ct | City, State ZIP | VILLA RICA, GEORGIA 30180 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified | Source of Injury | Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.73000, -84.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's face was burned by asphalt mixture. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2021, a worker at Struktol Co of America, LLC in VILLA RICA, GEORGIA suffered burns and corrosions, unspecified to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified, with paving asphalt, asphaltic cement identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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