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Report: Struck by discharged object or substance at Komatsu Equipment in El Paso, Texas
DATE: 05/24/17
An employee was removing a hydraulic line from a piece on an excavator. The line was still pressurized and when the connection was broken, the line crossed his left hand, injecting hydraulic oil into the hand and causing a laceration. He was hospitalized.
| Report ID |
2017054676 |
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| Date |
05/24/2017 |
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| UPA |
1219229 |
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| Primary NAICS |
236220 |
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| Nature |
133 |
Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds |
| Part of Body |
440 |
Hand(s), unspecified |
| Source |
1642 |
Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source |
3210 |
Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Event |
6242 |
Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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