Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200771905 - Employee Injured While Operating Pressure Washer

Accident Summary Nr: 200771905 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 05/22/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303812416	05/22/2002	1741	0	Bostonian Masonry Corporation

Abstract: On May 22, 2002, Employee #1, a worker at a masonry business, was using a pressure washer, operating at 3,500 psi. The hose of the pressure washer developed a leak and a jet of water came into contact with Employee #1's right hand and forearm. The extreme water pressure cut into his arm and forearm, forcing air and water to travel under the skin. Employee #1 was initially taken to a local hospital, but was transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.

Keywords: LEAK, FOREARM, CONSTRUCTION, HOSE, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, HAND TOOL, HAND, WATER

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Other building		New project or new addition		$20,000,000 and over	3	30

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303812416			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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