Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — JASPER, TEXAS
| Employer | Louisiana-Pacific Corporation | Report ID | 2018021844 |
| Address | 5110 US Hwy 190 East | City, State ZIP | JASPER, TEXAS 75951 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized air-blast |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.89000, -93.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an air and water hose to air up a bicycle tire. The employee placed his hand over the nozzle to prevent the water from squirting out. Air got into the hand of the employee causing injuries to the right hand and forearm.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2018, a worker at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation in JASPER, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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