Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 96345.015 - Employee checking sewer pump is burned by hot water

Accident Summary Nr: 96345.015 -- Report ID: 0355123 -- Event Date: 06/08/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1238612.015	06/09/2017		237110	Western Virginia Water Authority

Abstract: At 12:30 a.m. on June 8, 2017, Employee #1, employed by an area water and sewer authority, was troubleshooting a sewer pump. He removed the discharge hose from the pump, and hot sewer water ejected, striking the employee. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for burns to 19 percent of his body.

Keywords: Burn, Construction, Flowing Material, Hose, Hot Water, Pump, Sewer, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1238612.015	56	M	Hospitalized injury		Supervisors, general office

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