Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170631428 - EMPLOYEE HAS AN INFECTION ON ELBOW

Accident Summary Nr: 170631428 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 05/02/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119863405	02/25/1994	7699	0	Rescue Rooter

Abstract: Employee #1 was attempting to install a "clean-out" in a sewer line. After breaking the pipe, he was contaminated with a small amount of raw sewage. The wet contamination was noticeable on the sleeve of his left arm. To his surprise, he also noticed a two-inch scratch on his elbow, which became infected. He was treated at a local hospital.

Keywords: LACERATION, INFECTION, ELBOW

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119863405			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters

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