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Report: Struck by discharged object or substance at United Rentals in Fort Worth, Texas
DATE: 02/11/15
Employee was using a pressure washer when the nozzle became clogged. Employee turned off the machine to change the nozzle, but did not release the stored pressure from the wand. The nozzle blew off, injecting water into his left middle finger.
| Report ID |
2015021338 |
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| Date |
02/11/2015 |
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| UPA |
958981 |
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| Primary NAICS |
532490 |
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| Nature |
1972 |
Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury |
| Part of Body |
4429 |
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Source |
9254 |
Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source |
7293 |
Power washers |
| Event |
6242 |
Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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