WEST POINT, THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Cuts, lacerations - WEST POINT, New York
| Employer | WEST POINT, THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY |
| Address | Blg 1703 Camp Natural Bridge |
| City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, New York 10996 |
| Report ID | 2017109740 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations |
| Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Toilets, urinals |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.34000, -74.06000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee as using compressed air to blow water from a urinal's water line when the pressure caused the urinal to break. A piece of broken porcelain then lacerated his right elbow.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2017, a worker at WEST POINT, THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY in WEST POINT, New York suffered cuts, lacerations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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