Norbord, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — JEFFERSON, TEXAS
| Employer | Norbord, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010565 |
| Address | 500 Nexfor Blvd. | City, State ZIP | JEFFERSON, TEXAS 75657 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -94.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing down a press with a high-pressure water machine when he dropped the wand and high-pressure water injected into his left arm just above the elbow. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2019, a worker at Norbord, Inc. in JEFFERSON, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the upper arm(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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