Steamaways, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Open wounds, unspecified — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Steamaways, Inc. | Report ID | 2018099838 |
| Address | 12626 International Parkway | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75228 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811192 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.85000, -96.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing a vehicle with a power washer. The hose got caught and as he pulled on the hose, the pressurized water blast struck his right boot under the steel toe and caused a deep open wound on the right toe.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2018, a worker at Steamaways, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered open wounds, unspecified to the toes(s), toenail(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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