WHC Inc
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SOCORRO, TEXAS
| Employer | WHC Inc | Report ID | 2015129903 |
| Address | Alameda yard | City, State ZIP | SOCORRO, TEXAS 79928 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.68000, -106.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee using a grease gun was injured when the hose of the gun ruptured and shot grease into his skin.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2015, a worker at WHC Inc in SOCORRO, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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