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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2015118503 · 11/11/2015 · HydroChem, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized water-blast

Employer

Name
HydroChem, LLC
Location
21255 Hwy 1, PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA, 70765
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was hydro-blasting the inside of a tank when the hose ruptured, sending high-velocity water over his foot. The water lacerated his ankle, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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