Hyundai Power Transformers USA, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Hyundai Power Transformers USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2016010388 |
| Address | 215 Folmar Parkway | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36105 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.27000, -86.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While purging a tank with nitrogen, an employee opened the tank valve before the hose valve. Pressure built up, and the hose came loose at the connection point of the tank. The end of the hose struck the employee's left eye.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2016, a worker at Hyundai Power Transformers USA, Inc. in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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