HydroChem, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | HydroChem, LLC | Report ID | 2015118503 |
| Address | 21255 Hwy 1 | City, State ZIP | PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA 70765 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.31000, -91.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hydro-blasting the inside of a tank when the hose ruptured, sending high-velocity water over his foot. The water lacerated his ankle, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2015, a worker at HydroChem, LLC in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations to the ankle(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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