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Hydro-Klean, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — HASTINGS, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hydro-Klean, LLC in HASTINGS, NEBRASKA
Employer Hydro-Klean, LLC Report ID 2016043437
Address 2801 E 7th St. City, State ZIP HASTINGS, NEBRASKA 68901
Event Date April 25, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 561790 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.58000, -98.34000

Incident Narrative

While an employee was cleaning a facility, a high-pressure water lance was accidentally activated. The lance shot forward and pierced through the flesh of his right forearm.

Incident Summary

On April 25, 2016, a worker at Hydro-Klean, LLC in HASTINGS, NEBRASKA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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