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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2016021071 · 2/4/2016 · Environmental Products & Services of Vermont, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized water-blast
Secondary source
Power washers

Employer

Name
Environmental Products & Services of Vermont, Inc.
Location
200 Neville Road, MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA, 15136
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a pressure washer tip on the pressure washer while it was running. High pressure water was injected into the employee's palm and left middle finger. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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