True Blue, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | True Blue, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087253 |
| Address | 711 Robinson Ave, Beaver Street Fisheries | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32209 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.35000, -81.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure washing the floor in the cleaning room area when the pressure washer wand moved toward his left foot, resulting in a small cut. The cut became infected and required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2016, a worker at True Blue, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), unspecified. 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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