Incident date: 2022-11-15
NAICS industry code: 238220

On November 16, 2022, an employee was preparing to use a hydro-jetting machine that was frozen. The employee removed the nozzle and placed the hose on the floor to begin unblocking the hose. Upon turning on the machine, a pressure buildup in the hose released and the hose struck the employee's face. He sustained facial fractures and was hospitalized.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
code_source: title: Hoses
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Face, unspecified
severity: moderate