US Coatings Inc
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — MOBILE, ALABAMA
| Employer | US Coatings Inc | Report ID | 2016088032 |
| Address | 660 Dunlap Cir | City, State ZIP | MOBILE, ALABAMA 36610 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.75000, -88.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a high pressure washer and lacerated his hand between his thumb and index fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2016, a worker at US Coatings Inc in MOBILE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). 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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