4-4-17 Industrial Accident with Injury
4-4-17 Industrial Accident with Injury
At 10:00 a.m. April 4, 2017, Chattanooga Police responded to an accidental injury/explosion at 617 Hudson Road. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Upon arrival at Aqua Treat police made contact with the injured party
- Victim was suffering from multiple traumatic injuries
- Witnesses told police victim was welding a waste water solvent holding tank
- While welding, an explosion occurred throwing the victim approximately 50-feet from the tank
- Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to provide medical treatment
- Victim was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS
- Victim was welding alone when accident occurred
- Explosion did not present an immediate threat to the public or environment
- Members of CPD's Major Crimes Unit are investigating
Victim:
Gary Patton (male. 41)
Chattanooga Police Department
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