Plant Solutions LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — PORT NECHES, TEXAS
| Employer | Plant Solutions LLC | Report ID | 2015096658 |
| Address | 1615 Main St. | City, State ZIP | PORT NECHES, TEXAS 77651 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Mouth, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -93.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning with a water jet. He lost his balance and was sprayed with high pressure water. He suffered a cut on his mouth and skin abrasions on his neck.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2015, a worker at Plant Solutions LLC in PORT NECHES, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the mouth, unspecified. 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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