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Hose of South Texas

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hose of South Texas in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Employer Hose of South Texas Report ID 2021054269
Address 4515 Agnes Street City, State ZIP CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78405
Event Date May 25, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 326220 Inspection # 1534506
GPS Coordinates 27.78000, -97.44000

Incident Narrative

Employees were testing a series of five high-pressure hoses. There was a disconnect between the first and second hose and pressure in the second, third, and fifth hoses that needed to be released. As this pressure was released, a hose whipped and struck an employee's right foot and left ankle. The ankle and the foot were both broken.

Incident Summary

On May 25, 2021, a worker at Hose of South Texas in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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