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Minsa Corporation

Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MULESHOE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Minsa Corporation in MULESHOE, TEXAS
Employer Minsa Corporation Report ID 2015031117
Address 1972 C.R. 1068 City, State ZIP MULESHOE, TEXAS 79347
Event Date March 11, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Industry (NAICS) 311211 Inspection # 1045623
GPS Coordinates 34.23000, -102.74000

Incident Narrative

On March 11, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., three maintenance employees were checking a water pump when the system was placed in manual operation. The pressure started to increase, eventually rupturing the water tank and injuring the three employees. Two of the employees were critically injured. All three were taken to UMC hospital in Texas.

Incident Summary

On March 11, 2015, a worker at Minsa Corporation in MULESHOE, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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