MPW Industrial Services Incorporated
Struck by discharged object or substance — Open wounds, unspecified — MARYSVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | MPW Industrial Services Incorporated | Report ID | 2019077666 |
| Address | 2400 Honda Parkway | City, State ZIP | MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43040 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.27000, -83.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating water-jetting equipment when it got plugged. He reported the issue and stepped back while another employee started troubleshooting. After steps were taken to continue working, the second employee restarted the equipment. The equipment stopped working again and quickly turned sideways under pressure. Pressurized water struck and penetrated the first employee's blast boot, piercing the skin on his right foot.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2019, a worker at MPW Industrial Services Incorporated in MARYSVILLE, OHIO suffered open wounds, unspecified 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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