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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2018021844 · 2/23/2018 · Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized air-blast
Secondary source
Handtools-powered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Location
5110 US Hwy 190 East, JASPER, TEXAS, 75951
NAICS
444110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an air and water hose to air up a bicycle tire. The employee placed his hand over the nozzle to prevent the water from squirting out. Air got into the hand of the employee causing injuries to the right hand and forearm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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