Cape Leisure Corporation
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — PALMDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Cape Leisure Corporation | Report ID | 2021119537 |
| Address | 7555 US Highway 27 North | City, State ZIP | PALMDALE, FLORIDA 33944 |
| Event Date | November 4, 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) | 721214 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.96000, -81.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pressure washer to clean a garbage can. The can started to fall over; when he moved to catch it, the pressure spray lacerated the top of his hand.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2021, a worker at Cape Leisure Corporation in PALMDALE, FLORIDA 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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