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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2018088443 · 8/16/2018 · Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Foot (feet), unspecified
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc.
Location
1 Caesarstone Drive, RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA, 31324
NAICS
327991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee triggered a pressure washer while the nozzle was pressed against the top of the injured employee's boot. The water blast penetrated the injured employee's boot and cut the top of the foot.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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