HydroChem Industrial Cleaning LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — WEST ALEXANDRIA, OHIO
| Employer | HydroChem Industrial Cleaning LLC | Report ID | 20211110143 |
| Address | 10 Electric Street | City, State ZIP | WEST ALEXANDRIA, OHIO 45381 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -84.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning with a pressure washer gun when the pressurized water contacted his foot and ankle, resulting in a laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2021, a worker at HydroChem Industrial Cleaning LLC in WEST ALEXANDRIA, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet) and ankle(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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