MID ATLANTIC COATINGS, INC.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
| Employer | MID ATLANTIC COATINGS, INC. | Report ID | 2021098290 |
| Address | 4101 Washington Ave, Drydock #11 USS Stennis | City, State ZIP | NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA 23607 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1554967 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.99000, -76.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a blast gun to ensure it was working properly. High-pressure water from the gun struck the employee, resulting in a severe laceration on their left knee.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2021, a worker at MID ATLANTIC COATINGS, INC. in NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(s). 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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