Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 741215 - PUNCTURE WOUND FROM LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID

Accident Summary Nr: 741215 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 01/24/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112174560	03/18/1994	4931	0	La City Water & Power

Abstract: Two electricians were working from a self-propelled boom-type aerial platform in a substation. As they were lowering the platform to the ground, a hydraulic hose began to leak. One of the employees reached out beyond the platform guardrail and touched or came too close to the leaking high-pressure hose. The hydraulic fluid penetrated his left index finger. The employee was hospitalized for a complex puncture wound.

Keywords: LEAK, HYDRAULIC FLUID, HYDRAULIC LINE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, AERIAL LIFT, PUNCTURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112174560			Hospitalized injury	Puncture	Specified mechanics and repairers

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