Struck by discharged object or substance · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings, LLC, 1650 Hemlock Street, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was spray painting an area of a marine barge using a pressurized paint gun. Her glove became stuck to the gun. Her left hand came out of the glove and while trying to adjust the gun, paint was injected into her left middle finger.
Hospitalized Other finger(s) n.e.c. Paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish
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