Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing | Report ID | 2024053994 |
| Address | Petro Park Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Adhesives, sealants, paints unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pressure washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the tip of the spray nozzle of a silicone pressure washer when pressurized silicone was released and injected into his left index finger. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2024, a worker at Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with adhesives, sealants, paints unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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