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Cuts and abrasions or bruises

1 hospitalization · 20171211863 · 12/14/2017 · Veolia Environmental Services, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Cuts and abrasions or bruises

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized water-blast
Secondary source
Other handtools-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
Veolia Environmental Services, Inc.
Location
12501 Strange Road, LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 12/14/2017, an employee was using a water jet "gun" with hot water coming out at 3,000 psi to spray columns in a sand pit. The high-pressure water then cut his leg, causing an abrasion and requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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