Coors Tek Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — BENTON, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Coors Tek Inc. | Report ID | 2021032332 |
| Address | 3315 Boone Road | City, State ZIP | BENTON, ARKANSAS 72015 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Power washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.59000, -92.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure-washing ductwork. As he was adjusting the pressure washer, it came back and hit his face and eye. He suffered cuts to the right eye and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2021, a worker at Coors Tek Inc. in BENTON, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the eye(s). 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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