Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings LLC | Report ID | 2023098936 |
| Address | 1800 Grant Street | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.94000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working near a colleague that was using a high-pressure wand. When the colleague opened the valve, the injured employee's left hand was lacerated by a high pressure water stream.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2023, a worker at Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings LLC in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations 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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