Incident date: 2024-10-01
NAICS industry code: 561790

An employee was hydro blasting inside an evaporator. The tube became plugged with debris and the water pressure (20,000 psi) caused the tool to propel backward and out of his hands. The pressurized water contacted the employee and he sustained abrasions and lacerations to his neck, jawline, face, and head.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by discharged object or substance
code_source: title: Pressurized water blast
code_nature: title: Multiple surface and flesh wounds
code_body: title: Head and neck
severity: moderate