Performance Aircraft Services
Struck by discharged object or substance - Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds - LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana
| Employer | Performance Aircraft Services |
| Address | 4400 J. Bennett Johnson Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana 70615 |
| Report ID | 2015107835 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds |
| Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.23000, -93.15000 |
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Incident Narrative
The employee was preparing to operate the water stripper gun to perform a quick test prior to beginning work. During the test, a particle lodged in one of the newly installed jewel tip nozzles of the whip hose causing a sudden surge in pressure. This resulted in a failure of the whip hose (the pressure surged to 18,000 PSI and was rated for 22,000 PSI). High pressure water exited the hose from the break and struck the employee's wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2015, a worker at Performance Aircraft Services in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the wrist(s). 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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