Struck by discharged object or substance · Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Darr Equipment, 1102 Fellows Rd, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77047
on , Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c., affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was inspecting a forklift. During the inspection the hydraulic line ruptured. The employee placed his left hand on the end of the hydraulic line. As the forklift operator engaged the hydraulic line, fluid shot into the employee's middle finger creating an embolism. The employee was transported to the hospital for surgery to remove the hydraulic fluid from his finger.