URS Federal Technical Services-AECOM
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — FORT POLK, LOUISIANA
| Employer | URS Federal Technical Services-AECOM | Report ID | 2016065678 |
| Address | 2650 Louisiana Avenue, Bldg. 4386 | City, State ZIP | FORT POLK, LOUISIANA 71459 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.04000, -93.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding and using a pressurized pneumatic grease gun when a leak in the line caused pressurized grease to inject into his left middle finger between the first and second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2016, a worker at URS Federal Technical Services-AECOM in FORT POLK, LOUISIANA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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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