J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — GEISMAR, LOUISIANA
| Employer | J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc | Report ID | 20211210417 |
| Address | 5342 Gateway | City, State ZIP | GEISMAR, LOUISIANA 70734 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized air-blast |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20000, -90.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was blasting a piece of equipment in preparation for maintenance. The nozzle blasted his inner left thigh with air and abrasive medium, causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2021, a worker at J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc in GEISMAR, LOUISIANA suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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