Jet Injector - Accidental Jet Injection

Accidental Jet Injection

See also: Grease gun injury

Accidents have happened in vehicle repair garages and elsewhere where one of the following has unintentionally acted as a hypodermic jet injector:

  • A fuel injector of a diesel engine.
  • A high-pressure grease gun.
  • A pinhole leak in a tube supplying a high-powered grease gun from a separate grease pressure-tank.
  • A pinhole leak in a tube of high pressure hydraulic oil equipment.
  • A high pressure paint spray.
  • A pressure washer.

Accidental injection of oil or paint by such high-pressure sprays can cause very serious injuries which may require amputation, and can induce fatal blood poisoning.

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