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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2018077209 · 7/17/2018 · Trinidad Drilling USA Ltd

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
Source
Overhead hoists, unspecified

Employer

Name
Trinidad Drilling USA Ltd
Location
Trinidad Rig 106, LAREDO, TEXAS, 78041
NAICS
213111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was holding bushing pullers while attempting to set bushings when he was struck on his lower back area with a bushing puller (an approximately 1 inch X 2 feet metal device connected to a hoist for lifting). He suffered a spleen injury that required surgery and hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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