Eco Blasting, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — AURORA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Eco Blasting, Inc. | Report ID | 2025054727 |
| Address | 2103 Harvest Drive | City, State ZIP | AURORA, NEBRASKA 68818 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Chest unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Protective apparel n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87000, -98.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning in a confined space using the lance (hose) of a 20,000-psi water blasting pump when they lost control of the water lance. The employee went to shut off the unit by raising their foot off of the control pedal but the stream of pressurized water cut through their personal protective equipment (PPE), resulting in a laceration near their ribs on the left side of their torso. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2025, a worker at Eco Blasting, Inc. in AURORA, NEBRASKA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the chest 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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