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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2023109253 · 10/6/2023 · Mericle Construction Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Secondary source
Hoses

Employer

Name
Mericle Construction Inc
Location
159 Commonwealth Drive, PLAINS, PENNSYLVANIA, 18705
NAICS
236220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 6, 2023, an employee was changing hydraulic hoses on construction equipment when pressurized fluid struck his left hand, partially degloving his hand. He also suffered a laceration to the left little finger. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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