Delta Sonic Car Wash
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Delta Sonic Car Wash | Report ID | 2019088828 |
| Address | 570 Delaware Avenue | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811192 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.89000, -78.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an aerial lift when a hydraulic hose leaked, causing high-pressure hydraulic fluid to come out and puncture the skin on the employee's left middle finger. The wound became infected and required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2019, a worker at Delta Sonic Car Wash in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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