Uni-Cast, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Uni-Cast, LLC | Report ID | 20201211443 |
| Address | 11 Industrial Dr. | City, State ZIP | LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03053 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331313 | Inspection # | 1505347 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.92000, -71.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 2,500-psi pressure washer. Water from the washer severely lacerated the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2020, a worker at Uni-Cast, LLC in LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), 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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