SSA Group
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | SSA Group | Report ID | 2021075906 |
| Address | 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati Zoo | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45220 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.14000, -84.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pressure washer to clean the floor of a food truck. Pressurized water struck the employee's leg, causing a 1-inch laceration.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2021, a worker at SSA Group in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(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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