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Apex Energy Svc

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Apex Energy Svc in SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO
Employer Apex Energy Svc Report ID 2017010895
Address 65243 Campbell Johnson Road City, State ZIP SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO 43950
Event Date January 30, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.03000, -80.84000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning the inside of tank with a pressure washer and contacted his left foot with the pressurized water blast. It cut through the top of his safety shoe and caused a one inch cut to the left foot behind the big toe area. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 30, 2017, a worker at Apex Energy Svc in SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the toes(s), toenail(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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