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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017032339 · 3/14/2017 · Cactus Wellhead

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by discharged object or substance
Source
Pressurized air-blast
Secondary source
Oil drilling rigs and machinery

Employer

Name
Cactus Wellhead
Location
31.71496780, -102.0117040, ODESSA, TEXAS, 79765
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was conducting a pressure test inside a wellhead to check for leaks. When he removed his pressure detecting equipment, excess air pressure was released and struck the employee's hand and face. The employee suffered a facial laceration and a laceration and fracture to his hand. The employee was wearing PPE at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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