# Other traumatic injuries  n.e.c. at FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2024032627` · 3/24/2024 · FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Other traumatic injuries  n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish
- **Secondary source:** Handheld paint guns, sprayers
## Employer
- **Name:** FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC.
- **Location:** 825 STATE HIGHWAY 33 EAST, FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY, 07728
- **NAICS:** 484110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was preparing a front-end dumpster-type container for reconditioning and setting up an electric airless paint sprayer and nozzle. The paint sprayer was clogged so he worked to dislodge the clog. His right index finger was struck by pressurized paint, resulting in compartment syndrome and hospitalization.

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