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Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024076645 · 7/22/2024 · Caterpillar Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Disinfectants, detergents, soap products
Secondary source
Pressure washers

Employer

Name
Caterpillar Inc.
Location
27th St & E Pershing Rd, DECATUR, ILLINOIS, 62526
NAICS
333131
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 22, 2024, an employee was using a pressure washer to fill a mop bucket with water. The washer's hose split and soapy water was injected into the employee's right palm and index finger. The puncture wound had to be surgically cleaned.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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