Rizzani De Eccher (USA) Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Rizzani De Eccher (USA) Inc. | Report ID | 2021021622 |
| Address | 7500 Nw 7st | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.84000, -80.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking while inspecting recently casted concrete segments when they came into contact with abrasive water during a high-pressure washing operation, resulting in lacerations on their right palm.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2021, a worker at Rizzani De Eccher (USA) Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(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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