International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
| Employer | International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC | Report ID | 2021075803 |
| Address | 200 Ligon Street, General Dynamics Nassco-Norfolk | City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23523 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Source, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sandblasters-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1542507 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.83000, -76.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the basket of an aerial lift when blast grit from a co-worker's hose struck the employee's right upper arm, resulting in a severe laceration.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2021, a worker at International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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