Exposure to change in water pressure · Embolism, air or fat
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES, 254 Red Raiden Lane, JUNCTION, TEXAS 76849
on — Embolism, air or fat, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
A diver was removing sediment from the floor of the tank in 47 feet of water. The diver lost his weight belt and made an uncontrolled ascent to the surface resulting in an air embolism and coma.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSWater pressure-high or low
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