JJ WHITE, INC.

Struck by discharged object or substance - Cuts, lacerations - PAULSBORO, New Jersey

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at JJ WHITE, INC. in PAULSBORO, New Jersey
Employer JJ WHITE, INC.
Address 800 Jenkins Blvd
City, State ZIP PAULSBORO, New Jersey 08066
Report ID 20201211958
Event Date December 23, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance
Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Secondary Source Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 238220
GPS Coordinates 39.84000, -75.26000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a heat exchanger with high-pressure water. The hose broke and the water cut a tendon in the employee's knee.

Incident Summary

On December 23, 2020, a worker at JJ WHITE, INC. in PAULSBORO, New Jersey suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(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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