HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI—
Deep South Foam, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
Final narrative
An employee was clearing a spray gun when the 1100 psi pressure injected a component of urethane foam into his finger causing a buildup of material under the skin in the palm of his left hand.
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