Veolia Company

Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — WESTVILLE, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Veolia Company in WESTVILLE, NEW JERSEY
Employer Veolia Company Report ID 2015010246
Address 600 Route 130 South City, State ZIP WESTVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08093
Event Date January 7, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified Source of Injury Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 811310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.86000, -75.13000

Incident Narrative

Employee was power washing a building and the hose had disconnected causing severe facial lacerations. Employee was admitted to the hospital.

Incident Summary

On January 7, 2015, a worker at Veolia Company in WESTVILLE, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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