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Associated Mechanical Contractors

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Associated Mechanical Contractors in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Employer Associated Mechanical Contractors Report ID 2023109636
Address 501 Moore Ave Gunner Air Base City, State ZIP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36107
Event Date October 18, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts and abrasions or bruises Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Pressure lines, except hoses
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.36000, -86.34000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pressure testing a 6-inch water line. To relieve the pressure, the employee loosened one side of the flange fitting on the pipe. Pressure in the pipe caused the flange to fly off the pipe. The flange didn t strike the employee, but rust and debris that had built up around the flange and inside the pipe struck the upper right side of their face and eye, resulting in lacerations and bruising.

Incident Summary

On October 18, 2023, a worker at Associated Mechanical Contractors in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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