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Embolism, air or fat

1 hospitalization · 2021119431 · 11/1/2021 · Caliber Collision Center #2301

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Embolism, air or fat

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized air-blast
Secondary source
Air compressors

Employer

Name
Caliber Collision Center #2301
Location
4165 South Lee Street, BUFORD, GEORGIA, 30518
NAICS
811121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 11/1/2021, an employee was cleaning a car when he blew compressed air across his hand and received an air embolism, resulting in hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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