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Chemtall Incorporated

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — RICEBORO, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Chemtall Incorporated in RICEBORO, GEORGIA
Employer Chemtall Incorporated Report ID 2023054645
Address 1 Chemical Plant Road City, State ZIP RICEBORO, GEORGIA 31323
Event Date May 24, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts and abrasions or bruises Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 325998 Inspection # 1673900
GPS Coordinates 31.74000, -81.43000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a pressure washer to clean a sump pump. As he was standing up, the pressurized stream of water struck him, resulting in a laceration to his right arm that required surgery and an abrasion to his abdomen. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 24, 2023, a worker at Chemtall Incorporated in RICEBORO, GEORGIA suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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