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Trimac NTS

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — LA PORTE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Trimac NTS in LA PORTE, TEXAS
Employer Trimac NTS Report ID 2022098264
Address 2401 Independence Parkway City, State ZIP LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
Event Date September 19, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Foot (feet), unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 484121 Inspection # 1625123
GPS Coordinates 29.73000, -95.09000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning a tank with a pressure washer. He bent down to clean debris and the pressure washer wand entered his boot, causing a laceration to the top of his left foot. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On September 19, 2022, a worker at Trimac NTS in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), 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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