MPW Environmental Services Inc
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | MPW Environmental Services Inc | Report ID | 2021065204 |
| Address | 1555 Harvard Avenue | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44105 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -81.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a valve to control water flow to the end of a 1/4-inch hose that was being used to clean a drain. The water hose separated from the connector during operation and the employee was struck across the face, resulting in lacerations.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2021, a worker at MPW Environmental Services Inc in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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