Incident date: 2024-07-22
NAICS industry code: 333131

On July 22, 2024, an employee was using a pressure washer to fill a mop bucket with water. The washer's hose split and soapy water was injected into the employee's right palm and index finger. The puncture wound had to be surgically cleaned.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by discharged object or substance
code_source: title: Disinfectants, detergents, soap products
code_nature: title: Traumatic injuries or exposures  unspecified
code_body: title: Hand(s) and finger(s)
severity: moderate