IMIA, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
| Employer | IMIA, LLC | Report ID | 2025043998 |
| Address | 200 Ligon St., General Dynamics NASSCO - Norfolk, USS Bataan | City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23523 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish |
| Secondary Source | Handheld paint guns, sprayers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.83000, -76.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing paint spraying operations when he experienced an issue with the spray gun. He twisted the spray tip back and forth to free some stuck material. The trigger assembly was actuated, causing paint to be injected into his left thumb. The paint entered into his bloodstream.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2025, a worker at IMIA, LLC in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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