Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DECATUR, ALABAMA
| Employer | Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC | Report ID | 2023076522 |
| Address | 1401 Finley Island Road | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ALABAMA 35601 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325180 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.64000, -87.05000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2023, a worker at Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC in DECATUR, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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