Rental, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Rental, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054229 |
| Address | 127 Griffin Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA 32413 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25000, -85.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While washing a skid steer with a pressure washer, an employee's left wrist was cut by the water pressure. The employee began to feel sick later that day and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2016, a worker at Rental, Inc. in PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). 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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