LCT Tech America, Inc.

Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — ELLABELL, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LCT Tech America, Inc. in ELLABELL, Georgia
Employer LCT Tech America, Inc.
Address 1 G Rd
City, State ZIP ELLABELL, Georgia 31308
Report ID 2025032029
Event Date March 3, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries
Body Part Trunk and other upper extremities
Event Type Struck by dislodged or detached object(s)
Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified
Secondary Source Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 336112
Inspection # 1809053
GPS Coordinates 32.15000, -81.50000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was performing a bubble test (pressure test) on a pipeline to locate a leak when the joint elbow that was producing the leak detached and struck him. The employee sustained fractures to a rib and clavicle, as well as injuries to his spleen and lung.

Incident Summary

On March 3, 2025, a worker at LCT Tech America, Inc. in ELLABELL, Georgia suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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