Darr Equipment
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Darr Equipment | Report ID | 2015129283 |
| Address | 1102 Fellows Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77047 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.59000, -95.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
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.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2015, a worker at Darr Equipment in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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