Infinity Construction Services, L.P.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — FREEPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Infinity Construction Services, L.P. | Report ID | 2017054526 |
| Address | 1002 Abc Ave., Plant B, B5600 OSBL | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2017 | 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) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.96000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pressure washer when he noticed slack in his hose. He leaned over to pull the slack and lost his balance. He grabbed the wand and inadvertently engaged the trigger. The wand then ran over his right foot, causing a deep laceration.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2017, a worker at Infinity Construction Services, L.P. in FREEPORT, TEXAS 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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