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Messer LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Messer LLC in JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Messer LLC Report ID 2022076207
Address Pepsi Bottling Company, 167 Allenbill Drive City, State ZIP JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15904
Event Date July 15, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Source, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 325120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.28000, -78.83000

Incident Narrative

An employee was delivering liquid carbon dioxide. A CO2 valve was open, and the release of pressure struck the employee in the chest. The employee fell to the ground and suffered a head laceration.

Incident Summary

On July 15, 2022, a worker at Messer LLC in JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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