TA Operating LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. — VALLEY GROVE, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | TA Operating LLC | Report ID | 20161211372 |
| Address | 196 W. Alexander Road | City, State ZIP | VALLEY GROVE, WEST VIRGINIA 26060 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -80.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 6, 2016, at approximately 2:10 a.m., an employee was pressure washing the floors in the shop when the heated, high-pressure water from the wand made contact and penetrated his leather work boot. He was hospitalized for a laceration and second degree burn to the left middle toe.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2016, a worker at TA Operating LLC in VALLEY GROVE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered burns and other injuries, n.e.c. to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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