# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY
> OSHA SIR `2021065026` · 6/21/2021 · POCATELLO, IDAHO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified
- **Source:** Pressurized water-blast
- **Secondary source:** Power washers
## Employer
- **Name:** J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY
- **Location:** 1150 W. HIGHWAY 30, POCATELLO, IDAHO, 83201
- **NAICS:** 325314
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a dump pedal during water blasting activities when a 3/16-inch flex lance connection failed, resulting in a puncture wound to the employee's right thigh.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*