HOY EXCAVATING
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | HOY EXCAVATING | Report ID | 2015107331 |
| Address | N. Prospect Avenue and Berry Road | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64153 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.26000, -94.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While using a high-pressure power washer, an employee's right foot was impaled by the power washer.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2015, a worker at HOY EXCAVATING in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the foot (feet), 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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