Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201508082 - Employee Cuts Foot with Pressure Washer Nozzle

Accident Summary Nr: 201508082 -- Report ID: 0950614 -- Event Date: 10/26/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310061916	11/05/2007	2992	324191	Russo Environmental Services Inc.

Abstract: On October 26, 2007, Employee #1 was cleaning a sump, known as containment vault X 510, with a Landa high-pressure washer gun. In this cleaning process, Employee #1 accidentally swung the pressure washer nozzle across his right foot, which was partially submerged (approximately 3 feet) in the sludge containing oil and water. The 3,000-psi water pressure penetrated through his safety boots and caused a lacerated injection wound. Employee #1 was performing cleaning operations without wearing metatarsal guards above his safety boots. Employee #1 was admitted on October 26, 2007 for treatment and was discharged on November 1, 2007 from the Washington Hospital, located in Fremont.

Keywords: SUMP TANK, CLEANING, LACERATION, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310061916			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Technicians, n.e.c.

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