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CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — HUDSON, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES in HUDSON, WISCONSIN
Employer CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES Report ID 20171212275
Address 2200 ROCK ST. City, State ZIP HUDSON, WISCONSIN 54016
Event Date December 28, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Source, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 44.94000, -92.70000

Incident Narrative

On December 28, 2017, an employee was troubleshooting a pressure washer unit to determine why water was not spraying out of the spray nozzle. Pressurized water and air pressure released when the employee removed the cap/lid to inspect an internal screen. The employee's hand tool and the cap/lid then struck the employee's face, fracturing bones in the nose and forehead and lacerating the right pinky finger.

Incident Summary

On December 28, 2017, a worker at CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES in HUDSON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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