Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — WOODS HOLE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Report ID | 2015107913 |
| Address | 266 Woods Hole Road | City, State ZIP | WOODS HOLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02543 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541712 | Inspection # | 1103120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.54000, -70.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee cut his hand with a high pressure water jet.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2015, a worker at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in WOODS HOLE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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