Sorry no good ............!

layoutshooter · Jun 20, 2011

Some no good fool set a "nozzle bomb" on the fuel pump we just pulled into at the TA in Bloomsburg, PA.

Mrs. Layoutshooter turned on the pump and got a face full of diesel. An entire diesel shower. It got in her eyes. She got it washed out and I sent her in for a shower.

What is wrong with people? It is bad enough when a bunch of teenagers play that silly game but everyone out here is far beyond that age.

I have to sit out here with the truck and baby sit. I can't even go in and help. Don't know what I could do but I feel I should be in there.

jaminjim · Jun 20, 2011

"nozzle bomb"???

Desperado · Jun 20, 2011

otherwise leave nozzle open so the next person gets a shower or fuel goes back in tanks so the pumps work real slow

layoutshooter · Jun 20, 2011

jaminjim said:
"nozzle bomb"???

Set the nozzle on continuous flow. Like when you leave it running to wash your windshield? Then they hang it up. When you pull it out and start the pump diesel goes every where.

ATeam · Jun 20, 2011

I don't know what a nozzle bomb is but it sucks that Jen got doused like she did.

jjoerger · Jun 20, 2011

I had an idiot driving a car carrier do that once. I caught it before it got on me. Wish I could have caught him but the little wuss hauled butt before I could go after him.
Hope the Mrs. is OK.

layoutshooter · Jun 20, 2011

jjoerger said:
I had an idiot driving a car carrier do that once. I caught it before it got on me. Wish I could have caught him but the little wuss hauled butt before I could go after him.
Hope the Mrs. is OK.

I hope she is too. This sucks. I would LOVE to get my hands on that sorry s.................! Shooting him/her/it would be too nice!! A heavy lead pipe across the kneecaps several times would work!

layoutshooter · Jun 20, 2011

ATeam said:
I don't know what a nozzle bomb is but it sucks that Jen got doused like she did.

Some pea brained "jack weed" set the nozzle so it is on continuous. So when you turn on the pump, fuel starts flowing. If you don't catch it you get covered. It is VERY dangerous and can cause serious damage to people.

ATeam · Jun 20, 2011

layoutshooter said:
Set the nozzle on continuous flow. Like when you leave it running to wash your windshield? Then they hang it up. When you pull it out and start the pump diesel goes every where.

Wow! It has never occurred to me to do anything other than place the nozzle in the tank before I flip the lever that starts the fuel flow. I guess it would save a step by starting the fuel flow before you put the nozzle in the tank. Just never thought of doing it any other way.

Dakota · Jun 20, 2011

Yeah, I've seen that, I now check the pumps!!!
The old pumps where you have to lift the lever weren't so bad, but the new ones that turn on after you press the button can really spray you, if someone sets it open.
I know alot of stations in California have removed those auto fill levers completely, so I had a small piece of wood for that purpose.
Terrible!!!

ATeam · Jun 20, 2011

layoutshooter said:
Some pea brained "jack weed" set the nozzle so it is on continuous. So when you turn on the pump, fuel starts flowing. If you don't catch it you get covered. It is VERY dangerous and can cause serious damage to people.

May the jack weed be soaked and a match be found.

layoutshooter · Jun 20, 2011

ATeam said:
Wow! It has never occurred to me to do anything other than place the nozzle in the tank before I flip the lever that starts the fuel flow. I guess it would save a step by starting the fuel flow before you put the nozzle in the tank. Just never thought of doing it any other way.

Yeah, I guess you should do it that way. Don't always. Does not matter though. It is a foul person who would try to hurt people they don't know just for kicks.

I tell you what, that putz would never drive again if I got my hands on him. That is my WIFE they just put in danger!!

jjoerger · Jun 20, 2011

If that idiot used his All in One or a fuel card the TA should be able to tell who it was that used that pump before you.
Then you could take appropriate action.

layoutshooter · Jun 20, 2011

jjoerger said:
If that idiot used his All in One or a fuel card the TA should be able to tell who it was that used that pump before you.
Then you could take appropriate action.

TA is looking into it. I got the impression that is was not too high on their priority list though.

greg334 · Jun 20, 2011

Hope she will be alright.

I thought most states required the pump handle to reset after the pressure is lost on the line?

Dakota · Jun 20, 2011

Should just so what Jersey and Oregon do and have someone pump for you

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cheri1122 · Jun 20, 2011

I wonder if the TA would bump up the priority if you took Mrs Shooter to an emergency dept to have an evaluation done [I'd be concerned about the potential for damage to the eyes] and presented them with the bill. It WAS their equipment that allowed the 'practical joke' to cover her face in diesel fuel.....
Hope she is A OK now.

Tennesseahawk · Jun 20, 2011

I'm sure if it turned into an assault investigation, TA would be more forthcoming.

Jason2 · Jun 20, 2011

Hope the wife will be ok. Maybe you will find out who did that.

bobwg · Jun 21, 2011

Hope she will be ok I had the same thing happen to me a few years back I try to remember to check the nozzle as I pull if off the pump before i flip the lever or push the start button