EnerMech Mechanical Services
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — CHRISTIANSTED, VIRGIN ISLANDS
| Employer | EnerMech Mechanical Services | Report ID | 20191010844 |
| Address | Lime Tree Bay Refinery Terminal, 6002 Diamond Ruby | City, State ZIP | CHRISTIANSTED, VIRGIN ISLANDS 00820 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Power washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 17.73000, -64.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing hydroblasting activities when the hydroblasting device's wand came back and struck the employee's right leg, lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2019, a worker at EnerMech Mechanical Services in CHRISTIANSTED, VIRGIN ISLANDS suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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