Villanova University
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — 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.
Context
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