Eco Blasting, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — AURORA, Nebraska

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Eco Blasting, Inc. in AURORA, Nebraska
Employer Eco Blasting, Inc.
Address 2103 Harvest Drive
City, State ZIP AURORA, Nebraska 68818
Report ID 2025054727
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
GPS Coordinates 40.87000, -98.04000

Location Map

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

OSHA has recorded 990 severe injury reports involving "Struck by discharged object or substance" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by discharged object or substance injuries.

See all reports for Eco Blasting, Inc..

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Struck by discharged object or substance events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Jul 8, 2017 WC Staffing Solutions ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida Cuts, lacerations Hosp.
Jul 27, 2018 THRASH COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, INC. MADISON, Mississippi Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Hosp.
Sep 26, 2018 Plant Maintenance Services WICHITA, Kansas Cuts, lacerations Hosp.
Jan 17, 2018 CPI-Minden MINDEN, Nebraska Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.
Aug 5, 2017 Taylor's Industrial Coatings, Inc. RIVERVIEW, Florida Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Hosp.
Feb 1, 2022 Propak Logistics, Inc. DENVER, Colorado Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Hosp.
Jun 5, 2017 Production Downhole Services Inc. DENVER CITY, Texas Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Hosp.
Jun 20, 2018 H & M Mechanical Constructors, Inc. HOUSTON, Texas Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Hosp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports