CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — LIMA, Ohio
| Employer | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC |
| Address | 1150 Fort Amanda Road |
| City, State ZIP | LIMA, Ohio 45804 |
| Report ID | 2021108876 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72265, -84.12889 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 15, 2021, an employee was standing about 8-10 feet behind the operator of a water lance, being used to clean the tubing of a fin fan bank. The lance came out of the unit and a burst of water lacerated the employee's left hand and left cheek.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2021, a worker at CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC in LIMA, Ohio suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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