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Zachry Industrial, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — APOLLO BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Zachry Industrial, Inc. in APOLLO BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Zachry Industrial, Inc. Report ID 20171010181
Address 603 Big Bend Rd. City, State ZIP APOLLO BEACH, FLORIDA 33572
Event Date October 24, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 811310 Inspection # 1273595
GPS Coordinates 27.79000, -82.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee was about to inspect and solve a leak on a condenser door when water pressure from the condenser caused the door to blow open. The water pressure then impacted the employee, who suffered a fractured leg, rib, and skull.

Incident Summary

On October 24, 2017, a worker at Zachry Industrial, Inc. in APOLLO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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