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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2018032686 · 3/19/2018 · National Oilwell Varco, L.P.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source
Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name
National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
Location
11921 FM 529, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77041
NAICS
541380
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were disassembling a blowout preventer. During the process, one of the employees was attempting to investigate a blockage when the 500-pound BOP dropped onto his right arm between the wrist and elbow. He received a laceration and a fracture, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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