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Wanzek Construction

Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MATHIS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wanzek Construction in MATHIS, TEXAS
Employer Wanzek Construction Report ID 2019076829
Address Karankawa Wind Farm, County Road 18 City, State ZIP MATHIS, TEXAS 78368
Event Date July 8, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Secondary Source Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection # 1413995
GPS Coordinates 28.15000, -97.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a handheld hydraulic crimping tool. A hose failed and injected the employee's left flank with hydraulic fluid.

Incident Summary

On July 8, 2019, a worker at Wanzek Construction in MATHIS, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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