# Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. at Darr Equipment
> OSHA SIR `2015129283` · 12/8/2015 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Lubricating greases, cutting oils
- **Secondary source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Darr Equipment
- **Location:** 1102 Fellows Rd, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77047
- **NAICS:** 423830
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was inspecting a forklift. During the inspection the hydraulic line ruptured. The employee placed his left hand on the end of the hydraulic line. As the forklift operator engaged the hydraulic line, fluid shot into the employee's middle finger creating an embolism. The employee was transported to the hospital for surgery to remove the hydraulic fluid from his finger.

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