Struck by discharged object or substance · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BASF Corporation - Savannah, 1800 East President Street, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404
on — Fractures , affecting the Other multiple ear(s), facial locations.
Final narrative
Employees were making a grade change to a spray dryer system. Water pressure blew a strainer lid off as one employee was trying to open it; it struck the employee's face, causing fractures to their face and forehead on the left side as well as a cut above the left eye.
Hospitalized Other multiple ear(s), facial locations Container caps, lids, covers
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