Incident date: 2020-03-03
NAICS industry code: 424490

A mechanic was investigating a possible hydraulic leak on the lift gate of a semi-trailer. A hydraulic line on the lift gate released pressurized hydraulic fluid which lacerated the mechanic's right middle finger and fluid was injected into the finger.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by discharged object or substance
code_source: title: Lubricating greases, cutting oils
code_nature: title: Cuts, lacerations
code_body: title: Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
severity: moderate