Flowfect Inc
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — CATARINA, TEXAS
| Employer | Flowfect Inc | Report ID | 2020032338 |
| Address | Briscoe Friday Ranch CPF B Cord, N 28 15' 12.24" W 99 43' 14.88" | City, State ZIP | CATARINA, TEXAS 78836 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.34000, -99.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee assisting in hydro-excavation operations sustained injuries to the left foot from a pressure washer being operated by another employee. The injured employee sustained lacerations on the left foot a few inches above the ankle and between the little toe and the fourth toe.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2020, a worker at Flowfect Inc in CATARINA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c.. 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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