EVERGREEN NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — RIPLEY, OHIO
| Employer | EVERGREEN NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | Report ID | 2023065719 |
| Address | 123 Waterworks Road | City, State ZIP | RIPLEY, OHIO 45167 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562211 | Inspection # | 1679995 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -83.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inside of a permanent filter media pod hydroblasting the filter media with an 8,000 psi wand. The employee lost their balance and the water from the wand made contact with their foot, resulting in a puncture wound.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2023, a worker at EVERGREEN NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES in RIPLEY, OHIO suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the foot (feet), 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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