PECHANGA CASINO
Vehicle or machinery fire — Fractures and burns — TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | PECHANGA CASINO | Report ID | 2018076818 |
| Address | 45000 PECHANGA PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA 92592 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Power washers |
| Secondary Source | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -117.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 8, 2018, an employee fueled a pressure washer and the fuel ignited. The employee suffered severe burns to both legs and a broken left ankle. The washer was running at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2018, a worker at PECHANGA CASINO in TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures and burns to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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