Walking C Oilfield Services LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Amputations — BEEVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Walking C Oilfield Services LLC | Report ID | 2019043596 |
| Address | 2628 Highway 59 W | City, State ZIP | BEEVILLE, TEXAS 78102 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | 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) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1392640 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.38000, -97.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was cleaning with a power washer when his foot became stuck in the mud. As he tried to pull it out, his boot came off, causing him to lose balance and activate the power washer. The power washer then amputated a toe.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2019, a worker at Walking C Oilfield Services LLC in BEEVILLE, TEXAS suffered amputations 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, amputation.
Context
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