H & M Mechanical Constructors, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | H & M Mechanical Constructors, Inc. | Report ID | 2018066072 |
| Address | 1201 Sheldon Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a crew inspect a newly installed pipeline. High-pressure water and construction debris escaped from the pipeline during pigging operations, knocking over the employee and injuring their head, torso, and leg.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2018, a worker at H & M Mechanical Constructors, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury 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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