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Precision Cleaning, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Precision Cleaning, Inc. in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Employer Precision Cleaning, Inc. Report ID 2016076651
Address Pine Lakes Country Club, 10200 Pine Lakes Blvd. City, State ZIP FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33903
Event Date July 21, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 561790 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.68000, -81.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pressure washing a roof. The pressure hose ruptured and the employee's upper left arm was lacerated.

Incident Summary

On July 21, 2016, a worker at Precision Cleaning, Inc. in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper arm(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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