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Abrasions, scratches

1 hospitalization · 2018021148 · 2/4/2018 · Veolia Industrial Services, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Abrasions, scratches

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized water-blast
Secondary source
Power washers

Employer

Name
Veolia Industrial Services, Inc.
Location
327 FM 565, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, 77523
NAICS
238990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was hydro-blasting a 2-inch line with a flex lance at approximately 18,000 psi. The tip inadvertently exited the pipe, striking him in the left arm. The contact resulted in a blunt force abrasion and a possible water injection. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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