Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170563076 - Employee's foot cut by high pressure water

Accident Summary Nr: 170563076 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 02/22/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124625815	02/24/1994	3764	0	Thiokol Propulsion

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a water hose and wand pressurized to 15,000 psi to clean grease and residue from a used rocket motor. Grease, water, and residue built up on the smooth concrete floor, Employee #1's protective clothing, and the working equipment. Employee #1 slipped and fell onto the concrete floor. He did not release the trigger on the wand. The tip of the wand sliced through his rubber boot, passed over the steel toe, and cut into his foot. Water and a rust inhibitor were forced into his foot. Employee #1 underwent surgery.

Keywords: CLEANING, SLIP, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, WATER HOSE, SLIPPERY SURFACE, SAFETY SHOE, CHEMICAL, FOOT, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124625815			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators

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