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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2015129903 · 12/31/2015 · WHC Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Secondary source
Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
WHC Inc
Location
Alameda yard, SOCORRO, TEXAS, 79928
NAICS
332996
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee using a grease gun was injured when the hose of the gun ruptured and shot grease into his skin.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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