HEPACO, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
| Employer | HEPACO, LLC | Report ID | 2024043383 |
| Address | 9355 Harris Corners Parkway | City, State ZIP | CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28269 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Pressure washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.34000, -80.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure washing a rail car, slipped, and fell. Pressurized water struck the employee's right foot. The employee suffered a laceration and an injection wound requiring hospitalization for surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2024, a worker at HEPACO, LLC in CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the foot (feet), toe(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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