Weis Markets, Incorporated
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — SUNBURY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Weis Markets, Incorporated | Report ID | 2020077113 |
| Address | 1000 South Second Street | City, State ZIP | SUNBURY, PENNSYLVANIA 17801 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.84000, -76.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lubricating the lift cylinder of a powered industrial truck. When grease lubricant was injected, it came out of a crack in the truck's grease hose and perforated the skin of the employee's right palm. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2020, a worker at Weis Markets, Incorporated in SUNBURY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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