MPW Environmental Services
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — OREGON, OHIO
| Employer | MPW Environmental Services | Report ID | 20191111917 |
| Address | 4701 Bay shore Rd. | City, State ZIP | OREGON, OHIO 43616 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2019 | 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) | 561790 | Inspection # | 1446801 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -83.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure-washing a concrete walkway using a 10,000-psi water spin jet system. His hose got caught on the railing and the gun shot water onto his right foot, lacerating it.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2019, a worker at MPW Environmental Services in OREGON, OHIO 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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