W-S Industrial Services
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — CORDOVA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | W-S Industrial Services | Report ID | 2019043455 |
| Address | 22614 IL 84 | City, State ZIP | CORDOVA, ILLINOIS 61242 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2019 | 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) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.75000, -90.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 3, 2019, at about 9:10 a.m., a temporary employee was hydro-blasting inside a tanker trailer when he slipped backward. The hydro-lance crossed his left foot, causing lacerations that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2019, a worker at W-S Industrial Services in CORDOVA, ILLINOIS 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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