GEISMAR, LOUISIANA—
Occidental Chemical Corporation - Geismar Plant
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Occidental Chemical Corporation - Geismar Plant, 8318 Ashland Rd,, GEISMAR, LOUISIANA 70734 on — Fractures, affecting the skull.
Final narrative
An employee was conducting morning inspections in a caustic unit. A section of CPVC pipe 15 feet above broke off as a valve was being released, fell, and hit the employee in the head. He suffered a skull fracture and lost consciousness. He was hospitalized.
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