Cobb-Vantress Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Cobb-Vantress Inc. | Report ID | 2020087739 |
| Address | 305 East Main Street | City, State ZIP | SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 72761 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 112390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.18000, -94.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing the southeast side of a poultry barn with a pressure washer. Water from the pressure wand lacerated her left forearm.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2020, a worker at Cobb-Vantress Inc. in SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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