BOS SOLUTIONS, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — STONEHAM, COLORADO
| Employer | BOS SOLUTIONS, INC. | Report ID | 2016053753 |
| Address | Whiting Oil and Gas Unit 409, Pawnee Grasslands | City, State ZIP | STONEHAM, COLORADO 80754 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Power washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -103.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pressure washer at an oil and gas site. The water pressure was approximately 1400 psi. He lost control of the hose and the wand struck the employee's left hand causing a laceration between the thumb and wrist. The employee was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2016, a worker at BOS SOLUTIONS, INC. in STONEHAM, COLORADO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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