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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2021032527 · 3/25/2021 · FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL, INC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

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

Employer

Name
FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL, INC
Location
Bacopa Bay Property s (Lorraine Thomas Property Manager), SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, 33715
NAICS
531311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a pressure washer to wash the walkways of a property. When he pulled the hose, the wand slipped and water flow hit his right forearm, resulting in a severe laceration.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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