R&R Truck Sales INC

Struck by discharged object or substance - Cuts, lacerations - AKRON, Ohio

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at R&R Truck Sales INC in AKRON, Ohio
Employer R&R Truck Sales INC
Address 1650 East Waterloo Road
City, State ZIP AKRON, Ohio 44306
Report ID 2023043440
Event Date April 17, 2023
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) 423110
GPS Coordinates 41.02678, -81.46394

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Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to reseal the leaking nozzle tip of a pressure washer when the pressurized water discharged into the palm of his left hand, lacerating it.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2023, a worker at R&R Truck Sales INC in AKRON, Ohio 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.

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