Greenaway Group LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Greenaway Group LLC | Report ID | 2024010827 |
| Address | Van Loon Commons Apts, 1117 Van Loon Commons Circle | City, State ZIP | CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33909 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Pressure washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.65000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was power washing when the hose clogged. The employee was trying to address the clog when the power washing gun shot pressurized water through the employee's left hand. The water also injured the employee's wrist and forearm.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2024, a worker at Greenaway Group LLC in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the multiple upper extremities locations n.e.c.. 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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