HydroChem LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — LONGVIEW, TEXAS
| Employer | HydroChem LLC | Report ID | 2017088132 |
| Address | 3800 Creek Wood Circle | City, State ZIP | LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75602 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.46000, -94.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hydro-blasting a column when the pressure end of the nozzle contacted and lacerated the employee's lower leg.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2017, a worker at HydroChem LLC in LONGVIEW, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(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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