OZARKS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — STILWELL, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | OZARKS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION | Report ID | 2024032456 |
| Address | 87851 Highway 59 | City, State ZIP | STILWELL, OKLAHOMA 74960 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating fluids |
| Secondary Source | Hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.81000, -94.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was part of a crew that was installing a new utility pole and was holding a high-pressure hose when it developed a pin hole leak, injecting hydraulic fluid into the index finger on his left hand.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2024, a worker at OZARKS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION in STILWELL, OKLAHOMA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating fluids identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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