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Report: Struck by discharged object or substance at Darr Equipment in Houston, Texas
DATE: 12/08/15
An employee was inspecting a forklift. During the inspection the hydraulic line ruptured. The employee placed his left hand on the end of the hydraulic line. As the forklift operator engaged the hydraulic line, fluid shot into the employee’s middle finger creating an embolism. The employee was transported to the hospital for surgery to remove the hydraulic fluid from his finger.
| Report ID | 2015129283 | |
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| Date | 12/08/2015 | |
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| UPA | 1044539 | |
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| Primary NAICS | 423830 | |
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| Nature | 1999 | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. |
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| Part of Body | 4420 | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
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| Source | 1642 | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
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| Secondary Source | 8621 | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
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| Event | 6242 | Struck by discharged object or substance |
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| Hospitalized | Yes | |
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| Amputation | No | |
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