Avalotis Corporation
Overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c. — Strains — BELMONT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Avalotis Corporation | Report ID | 2016021216 |
| Address | First Energy Pleasants Power Station, Route 2 | City, State ZIP | BELMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26134 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Power washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.37000, -81.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 9, 2016, at approximately 10:30 PM, an employee was pressure-washing the inside of a scrubber unit and felt a pain in his back. He was hospitalized overnight with a strained back.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2016, a worker at Avalotis Corporation in BELMONT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c., with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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