ABM Industries Inc
Struck by discharged object or substance — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | ABM Industries Inc | Report ID | 2019088705 |
| Address | 10607 Haddington Dr, Bldg 10607 | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77043 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | 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) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.80000, -95.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was power-washing concrete at 4,500 psi. The water ran across his right foot, causing a wound to the big toe that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2019, a worker at ABM Industries Inc in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury 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.
Context
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