Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance - Cuts, lacerations - RICHMOND HILL, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc. in RICHMOND HILL, Georgia
Employer Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc.
Address 1 Caesarstone Drive, Suite 100
City, State ZIP RICHMOND HILL, Georgia 31324
Report ID 2018088443
Event Date August 16, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Foot (feet), unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance
Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 327991
GPS Coordinates 31.87000, -81.35000

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Incident Narrative

An employee triggered a pressure washer while the nozzle was pressed against the top of the injured employee's boot. The water blast penetrated the injured employee's boot and cut the top of the foot.

Incident Summary

On August 16, 2018, a worker at Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc. in RICHMOND HILL, Georgia suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), 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.

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