Highland Light Steam Laundry, INC.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK
| Employer | Highland Light Steam Laundry, INC. | Report ID | 20181213050 |
| Address | 4 JOHN WALSH BLVD. | City, State ZIP | PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 10566 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Containers-pressurized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812331 | Inspection # | 1400586 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.27000, -73.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting air into an expansion tank when it exploded and fractured the left side of their jaw.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2018, a worker at Highland Light Steam Laundry, INC. in PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with containers-pressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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