Embolism, air or fat

Name: Embolism, air or fat at RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES
Start: 11/17/2016

1 hospitalization · 20161110796 · 11/17/2016 · RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury: Embolism, air or fat

Cause

Event: Exposure to change in water pressure
Source: Water pressure-high or low
Secondary source: Septic tank or water tank interiors

Employer

Name: RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES
Location: 254 Red Raiden Lane, JUNCTION, TEXAS, 76849
NAICS: 561990
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A diver was removing sediment from the floor of the tank in 47 feet of water. The diver lost his weight belt and made an uncontrolled ascent to the surface resulting in an air embolism and coma.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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