Moran Environmental Recovery LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Moran Environmental Recovery LLC | Report ID | 2024098597 |
| Address | 4698 Bridge St | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19137 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Pressure washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.00000, -75.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure washing when the 3600psi stream crossed his foot and lacerated the second and third digits.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2024, a worker at Moran Environmental Recovery LLC in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the toes(s), toenail(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.
Context
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