Upson Company
Struck by discharged object or substance — Abrasions — BOISE, IDAHO
| Employer | Upson Company | Report ID | 2025043471 |
| Address | 431 E Parkcenter Blvd | City, State ZIP | BOISE, IDAHO 83706 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Water, liquids nonchemical |
| Secondary Source | Pressure washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.59000, -116.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure washing grease on a low-sloped roof when their fall protection lanyard caught on the roof, causing them to trip and drop the pressure washer wand. The spray hit the employee's right leg and thigh, resulting in an abrasion and injected water below the surface of the skin.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2025, a worker at Upson Company in BOISE, IDAHO suffered abrasions to the thigh(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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