Summit Waterproofing, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Embolism, air or fat — ALABASTER, ALABAMA
| Employer | Summit Waterproofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2018032805 |
| Address | 308E 2nd Place SW | City, State ZIP | ALABASTER, ALABAMA 35007 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Embolism, air or fat | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.24000, -86.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the tip on his pressure washer with his right hand when he accidentally hit the trigger with his opposite hand, shooting a stream of high-pressure water into his right hand. He suffered a laceration to his right hand and was hospitalized for an embolism.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2018, a worker at Summit Waterproofing, Inc. in ALABASTER, ALABAMA suffered embolism, air or fat to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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