# Cuts, lacerations at CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC
> OSHA SIR `2021108876` · 10/15/2021 · LIMA, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Pressurized water-blast
- **Secondary source:** Power washers
## Employer
- **Name:** CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC
- **Location:** 1150 Fort Amanda Road, LIMA, OHIO, 45804
- **NAICS:** 562211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On October 15, 2021, an employee was standing about 8-10 feet behind the operator of a water lance, being used to clean the tubing of a fin fan bank. The lance came out of the unit and a burst of water lacerated the employee's left hand and left cheek.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*