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BL Harbert International LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BL Harbert International LLC in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Employer BL Harbert International LLC Report ID 2024098791
Address 820 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 3000 City, State ZIP BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35209
Event Date September 20, 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 Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.47000, -86.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee was holding a leaking hydraulic line on an aerial lift when hydraulic fluid was injected into their left ring finger. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On September 20, 2024, a worker at BL Harbert International LLC in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 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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