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James Hardie Building Products, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — CLEBURNE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at James Hardie Building Products, Inc. in CLEBURNE, TEXAS
Employer James Hardie Building Products, Inc. Report ID 20181010330
Address 820 Sparks Dr. City, State ZIP CLEBURNE, TEXAS 76033
Event Date October 5, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s) and finger(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 423330 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.40000, -97.40000

Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing excess product away when his left hand came in contact with a high-pressure water jet. He suffered deep lacerations to the hand and fingers.

Incident Summary

On October 5, 2018, a worker at James Hardie Building Products, Inc. in CLEBURNE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and finger(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.

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