Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1238612.015 - Western Virginia Water Authority

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Health 0355123

Inspection Nr: 1238612.015

Report ID: 0355123

Date Opened: 06/09/2017

Site Address:
Western Virginia Water Authority
209 Shenandoah Avenue Sewer Line Project
Roanoke, VA 24011

Mailing Address:
601 South Jefferson Street Suite 210, Roanoke, VA 24011

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 06/09/2017

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/30/2017

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1228175		Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 96345.015

Event: 06/08/2017

Employee checking sewer pump is burned by hot water

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

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

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