Smith Industrial Services
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — ALICEVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Smith Industrial Services | Report ID | 20241110698 |
| Address | 10100 State Road 14 | City, State ZIP | ALICEVILLE, ALABAMA 35442 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Abdomen unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Pressure washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.16000, -88.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a high-pressure (2500 psi) water jet machine and sustained a laceration to his abdomen.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2024, a worker at Smith Industrial Services in ALICEVILLE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the abdomen 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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