Nooter Construction Company
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE
| Employer | Nooter Construction Company | Report ID | 2018087887 |
| Address | 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, PBF Delaware City Refinery | City, State ZIP | DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE 19706 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.58000, -75.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the throttle controls on a high-pressure water pump when a hose on the equipment ruptured. Pressurized water came out and contacted his right wrist, causing a deep laceration.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2018, a worker at Nooter Construction Company in DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). 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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