Central Westchester Tenants Corp.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — HARTSDALE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Central Westchester Tenants Corp. | Report ID | 2021097583 |
| Address | 100 East Hartsdale Avenue | City, State ZIP | HARTSDALE, NEW YORK 10530 |
| Event Date | September 3, 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) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.01000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning carpet pieces using a pressure washer. High-pressure water hit the employee's left hand, cutting the top of the hand.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2021, a worker at Central Westchester Tenants Corp. in HARTSDALE, NEW YORK 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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