Next Generation Construction and Environmental, LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — DENNIS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Next Generation Construction and Environmental, LLC in DENNIS, TEXAS
Employer Next Generation Construction and Environmental, LLC Report ID 2024053842
Address 1228 Tidwell Road City, State ZIP DENNIS, TEXAS 76439
Event Date May 2, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures Body Part Thumb(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Water, liquids nonchemical
Secondary Source Pressure washers
Industry (NAICS) 238910 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.62000, -97.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a high-pressure water hose used in hydro-excavation to dig around a concrete base. The hose had a small rupture toward the coupling at the working end and it pierced their skin through their glove. High-pressure water was injected into their left thumb.

Incident Summary

On May 2, 2024, a worker at Next Generation Construction and Environmental, LLC in DENNIS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with water, liquids nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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