Veolia Company
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — 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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