J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — POCATELLO, IDAHO
| Employer | J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY | Report ID | 2021065026 |
| Address | 1150 W. HIGHWAY 30 | City, State ZIP | POCATELLO, IDAHO 83201 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325314 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.85000, -112.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a dump pedal during water blasting activities when a 3/16-inch flex lance connection failed, resulting in a puncture wound to the employee's right thigh.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2021, a worker at J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY in POCATELLO, IDAHO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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