Procter & Gamble
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — JACKSON, MISSOURI
| Employer | Procter & Gamble | Report ID | 20181213171 |
| Address | 14484 State Highway 177 | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, MISSOURI 63755 |
| Event Date | December 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.48000, -89.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pressure washer to clean a paper machine. High-pressure water from the nozzle caused a 4-inch laceration on his left forearm.
Incident Summary
On December 25, 2018, a worker at Procter & Gamble in JACKSON, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). 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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