Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 100390046 - Employee Struck By A Hose - Larynx Crushed

Accident Summary Nr: 100390046 -- Report ID: 0150900 -- Event Date: 01/16/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303837835	01/16/2002	4952	0	City Of Norwich Public Utilities

Abstract: On January 16, 2002, Employee #1, a wastewater treatment plant operator, was struck in the neck by the nozzle of a high pressure water hose, while clearing a clogged sewer line. Employee #1's larynx was crushed, and he was hospitalized to treat his neck.

Keywords: HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, LACERATION, NECK, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303837835			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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