IMIA, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance - Multiple surface and flesh wounds - MAYPORT NAVAL STATION, Florida
| Employer | IMIA, LLC |
| Address | Mayport Naval Station, USS Ramage, Pier ECHO-1 |
| City, State ZIP | MAYPORT NAVAL STATION, Florida 32228 |
| Report ID | 2025043816 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple surface and flesh wounds |
| Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Sandblasting machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.38000, -81.40000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was performing abrasive blasting operations within a confined space onboard a naval vessel when the end of the abrasive blast hose slipped from his hand. The employee went to catch the abrasive blast hose with his right hand, missed the end of the hose, and caught the end of the abrasive blast hose in the bend of his right elbow. The abrasive material caused lacerations and contusions to his inner arm. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2025, a worker at IMIA, LLC in MAYPORT NAVAL STATION, Florida suffered multiple surface and flesh wounds to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with chips, particles, splinters unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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