BMWC Constructors
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | BMWC Constructors | Report ID | 20191011024 |
| Address | 12220 S. Metcalf St. | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45804 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -84.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 22, 2019, an employee was using a hydraulic bolt tensioner when a seal failed, shooting pressurized hydraulic fluid in the employee's face. The employee suffered a laceration from the lip to the ear on the side of the face.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2019, a worker at BMWC Constructors in LIMA, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple head locations. 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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