An operator was using a high-pressure hydraulic tool, when the hose ruptured at the ferrule. As a result, high-pressure fluid came into contact with the operator's hand.

On presenting at Emergency, the initial prognosis was "keep clean and rest". By chance, a specialist doctor observed and intervened.

The mineral oil had already started to "eat away" fatty tissues in the hand and was travelling up the arm. The injured person had five operations to cut away oil deposits and at one point faced the prospect of losing his arm.

This injury occurred when a hose carrying high-pressure fluid ruptured. The injured person was wearing leather gloves at the time.

The wound could not be sutured due to tissue damage by the oil. The wound was gradually closed over weeks.