Villanova University

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Villanova University in VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Villanova University Report ID 2017065586
Address 800 Lancaster Avenue City, State ZIP VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA 19085
Event Date June 19, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Body Part Groin
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Hoses
Secondary Source Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.03000, -75.34000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working with an acetylene torch when the hose blew off the torch and struck the employee in the groin.

Incident Summary

On June 19, 2017, a worker at Villanova University in VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the groin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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