KM Liquids Terminals, LLC.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
| Employer | KM Liquids Terminals, LLC. | Report ID | 2023109901 |
| Address | 3920 Carbon Plant Rd | City, State ZIP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78410 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.84000, -97.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
In preparation for emergency response training, a large diameter fire hose was being pressurized with water when it experienced catastrophic failure. The hose struck several employees; five employees were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. One employee was admitted for trauma and fractures to his left leg.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2023, a worker at KM Liquids Terminals, LLC. in CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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