Cornerstone Synergy
Struck by discharged object or substance — Abrasions, scratches — MENTONE, TEXAS
| Employer | Cornerstone Synergy | Report ID | 2019088402 |
| Address | N Hwy 1 on Battlelack Rd | City, State ZIP | MENTONE, TEXAS 79754 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Source, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sandblasters-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sandblasting a pipeline. The sandblasting medium was not blowing well, so he approached the compressor; when the hose was disconnected, the machine sandblasted his left hand. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2019, a worker at Cornerstone Synergy in MENTONE, TEXAS suffered abrasions, scratches to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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