J-Six Enterprises
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — MARQUETTE, KANSAS
| Employer | J-Six Enterprises | Report ID | 2019099383 |
| Address | 292 Quivera Rd. | City, State ZIP | MARQUETTE, KANSAS 67464 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Elbow(s) and arms(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311221 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.49000, -97.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was power washing a farrowing crate when, as he stepped out of the crate, he slipped and lost control of the power washing gun. High-pressure water then hit and lacerated his right elbow and forearm.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2019, a worker at J-Six Enterprises in MARQUETTE, KANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the elbow(s) and arms(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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