FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL, INC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
| Employer | FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL, INC | Report ID | 2021032527 |
| Address | Bacopa Bay Property s (Lorraine Thomas Property Manager), 5001 Bacopa Lane S | City, State ZIP | SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33715 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.71000, -82.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pressure washer to wash the walkways of a property. When he pulled the hose, the wand slipped and water flow hit his right forearm, resulting in a severe laceration.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2021, a worker at FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL, INC in SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(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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