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PBI International, LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Abrasions, scratches — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PBI International, LLC in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Employer PBI International, LLC Report ID 2023032671
Address 2920 Texaco Rd City, State ZIP CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78402
Event Date March 25, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Abrasions, scratches Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 562998 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.82000, -97.38000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a hydro blasting pump to clean the interior of a large oil storage tank when he slipped. The pressurized water from the wand then struck his leg, resulting in abrasions that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On March 25, 2023, a worker at PBI International, LLC in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered abrasions, scratches to the leg(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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