US Foods, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA
| Employer | US Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2020032041 |
| Address | 5424 S Williamson Blvd | City, State ZIP | PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA 32123 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.02000, -81.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was investigating a possible hydraulic leak on the lift gate of a semi-trailer. A hydraulic line on the lift gate released pressurized hydraulic fluid which lacerated the mechanic's right middle finger and fluid was injected into the finger.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2020, a worker at US Foods, Inc. in PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations 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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