Holt Crane and Equipment
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Holt Crane and Equipment | Report ID | 2018033007 |
| Address | 7010 N. Loop E. Frwy. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77028 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized air-blast |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.80000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making repairs to a cylinder on a crane. When the hydraulic line was removed, the pressure in the hose blew and cut the employee's left hand. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2018, a worker at Holt Crane and Equipment in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations 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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