HTH Companies, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — HASTINGS, NEBRASKA
| Employer | HTH Companies, Inc. | Report ID | 2021042899 |
| Address | AGP Plant, 2315 US Hwy 6 | City, State ZIP | HASTINGS, NEBRASKA 68901 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -98.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a pressure washer. A fitting failed and high-pressure water was injected into the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2021, a worker at HTH Companies, Inc. in HASTINGS, NEBRASKA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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