Cera-Met, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Open wounds, unspecified — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Cera-Met, LLC | Report ID | 2022054593 |
| Address | 2175 Ave. C | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18017 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331524 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -75.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a high-pressure washer to remove ceramic material from a casting. The casting was dropped, causing the employee's left index finger to be grazed by the water stream. The water pierced his glove and entered his finger.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2022, a worker at Cera-Met, LLC in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered open wounds, unspecified to the finger(s), fingernail(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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