UTLX Manufacturing, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | UTLX Manufacturing, LLC | Report ID | 2020021359 |
| Address | 6325 Hwy 1 North | City, State ZIP | ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Paint |
| Secondary Source | Sprayers, air guns-paint | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.34000, -92.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was painting a tank car when his left hand came in contact with the spray from the paint sprayer, puncturing his left index finger. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2020, a worker at UTLX Manufacturing, LLC in ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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