SABIC Innovative Plastics U.S. LLC
Fire, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | SABIC Innovative Plastics U.S. LLC | Report ID | 2023098146 |
| Address | 2148 North 2753rd Road | City, State ZIP | OTTAWA, ILLINOIS 61350 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1697091 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.33000, -88.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a baffle in a decant tank for cleaning when a flash fire occurred. The employee sustained burns to both upper and lower extremities as well as the left cheek and lips.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2023, a worker at SABIC Innovative Plastics U.S. LLC in OTTAWA, ILLINOIS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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