# Fractures at Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC
> OSHA SIR `2023076522` · 7/20/2023 · DECATUR, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Valves, nozzles
## Employer
- **Name:** Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA LLC
- **Location:** 1401 Finley Island Road, DECATUR, ALABAMA, 35601
- **NAICS:** 325180
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## 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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*