Aim Leasing Co.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Embolism, air or fat — WHEATLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Aim Leasing Co. | Report ID | 2023010557 |
| Address | 10 Church Street | City, State ZIP | WHEATLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 16161 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Embolism, air or fat | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized air-blast |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | 1649263 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20000, -80.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying out a wheel seal and brake shoe/drum replacement on a vehicle's rear driver-side axle. The shop air gun was hooked to an air line and was lying on the floor next to him. As he was reaching for the air gun, the air line detached from the fitting. Pressurized air lacerated his right thumb and caused an embolism. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2023, a worker at Aim Leasing Co. in WHEATLAND, PENNSYLVANIA suffered embolism, air or fat to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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