Aquilex HydroChem, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Aquilex HydroChem, LLC | Report ID | 2016043366 |
| Address | 8811 Strang Road | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1143993 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hydro blasting on top of a vertical exchanger with a 20,000-psi cleaning lance when he lost his balance and control of the lance. The water stream from the lance cut through his metatarsal boot, lacerating the top of his right foot.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2016, a worker at Aquilex HydroChem, LLC in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. 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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