Siemens Generation Services Company
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — SAINT MARYS, KANSAS
| Employer | Siemens Generation Services Company | Report ID | 2022119974 |
| Address | 25905 Jeffrey Rd | City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, KANSAS 66536 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Engines, turbines, except vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.28000, -96.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing nuts from an extraction line flange under a turbine. The hydraulic line ruptured and hydraulic fluid punctured the employee's palm.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2022, a worker at Siemens Generation Services Company in SAINT MARYS, KANSAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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