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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016076532 · 7/19/2016 · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source
Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Oxygen and oxygen compounds, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Location
Hogan Biological Services Bldg, Room 300A Mechanical Room, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS, 60208
NAICS
611310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was servicing a chilled water line by cleaning the line with hydrogen peroxide. There was a combustible reaction and the pressure blew the lid off the stream filter housing unit. The lid struck the employee on the right hand that was being used to protect his face, causing multiple hand fractures requiring surgery. Minor burns were also incurred on the right hand/arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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