Veolia Environmental Services, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Veolia Environmental Services, Inc. | Report ID | 20171211863 |
| Address | 12501 Strange Road | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Other handtools-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 12/14/2017, an employee was using a water jet "gun" with hot water coming out at 3,000 psi to spray columns in a sand pit. The high-pressure water then cut his leg, causing an abrasion and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2017, a worker at Veolia Environmental Services, Inc. in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the leg(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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