HTNA
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — JASPER, ALABAMA
| Employer | HTNA | Report ID | 2022098092 |
| Address | 3400 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | JASPER, ALABAMA 35501 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.82000, -87.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disassembling a valve when pressurized water was released. It struck the employee's right hand, causing broken bones and lacerations.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2022, a worker at HTNA in JASPER, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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