John Boyle and John Wisniewski
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Wednesday, 16 February 2011 11:31
High-Pressure Hydraulic Injection Injuries
Hydraulic and diesel fuel systems operate at very high pressures, often 3,000 psi and above. If a loose connection or a defect in a hose should occur, a fine, high-velocity stream of fluid will result. Even for systems pressurized to as little as 100 psi, this fluid stream can penetrate human skin as if it were a hypodermic needle.
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