Division 7 Waterproofing
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — BELTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Division 7 Waterproofing | Report ID | 2023109643 |
| Address | 2405 south loop 121 | City, State ZIP | BELTON, TEXAS 76513 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Sealants, waterproofers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sprayers, air guns-paint | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.03000, -97.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pneumatic spray gun to apply a water-proofing fluid when the spray gun became clogged. He tried to unclog it and the spray shot out and struck his gloved hand, causing a 1-inch cut that resulted in an air pocket in his hand.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2023, a worker at Division 7 Waterproofing in BELTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with sealants, waterproofers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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