Conatser Construction
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Conatser Construction | Report ID | 2018099320 |
| Address | 5327 Wichita Street | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76119 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -97.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a high-pressure hose to find an underground utility line. The wand fell on his left foot, cutting it with water pressure.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2018, a worker at Conatser Construction in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), 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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