# Embolism, air or fat at RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES
> OSHA SIR `20161110796` · 11/17/2016 · JUNCTION, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*