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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2021075556 · 7/7/2021 · National Heat Exchange

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

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

Employer

Name
National Heat Exchange
Location
8397 Southern Boulevard, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO, 44512
NAICS
562998
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a pressure washer when the fitting came off, causing the water to be injected under his skin.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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