Superior Environmental Solutions, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — NAPOLEON, OHIO
| Employer | Superior Environmental Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 2020065959 |
| Address | 12773 SR-110 | City, State ZIP | NAPOLEON, OHIO 43545 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -84.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 25, 2020, an employee was using a high-pressure water lance. The rigid lance broke at a connection near the employee, and a high-pressure water stream severely lacerated the employee's arm and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2020, a worker at Superior Environmental Solutions, Inc. in NAPOLEON, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the shoulder(s) and arm(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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