Wood PLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wood PLC | Report ID | 2022043072 |
| Address | 11999 Pate St. | City, State ZIP | PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32514 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized air-blast |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.56000, -87.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting a 3/4" air hose to the plant's air supply service. He slipped and fell forward opening a valve that released air at 104 PSI. The employee sustained a laceration to the left forearm.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2022, a worker at Wood PLC in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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