Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA
| Employer | Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc. | Report ID | 2018088443 |
| Address | 1 Caesarstone Drive, Suite 100 | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA 31324 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.87000, -81.35000 | ||
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.
Context
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