Alpha Technical Services
Struck by discharged object or substance — Open wounds, unspecified — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | Alpha Technical Services | Report ID | 2018089053 |
| Address | 5100 Underwood | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77507 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.63000, -95.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing the gun for a pressure washer when it shot high-pressure water into his hand. He suffered possible tendon damage, water under the skin of three fingers, and abrasions, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2018, a worker at Alpha Technical Services in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered open wounds, unspecified to the hand(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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