Peguis Roustabout
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Peguis Roustabout | Report ID | 2016087807 |
| Address | QEP Resources Mabee 2 CTB | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79701 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.99000, -102.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pressure washer and lacerated a finger.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2016, a worker at Peguis Roustabout in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), 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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