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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018099917 · 9/25/2018 · LOS Oilfield Services, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary source
Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified

Employer

Name
LOS Oilfield Services, LLC
Location
Intersection of FM 1788& FM 1787, MIDLAND, TEXAS, 79711
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working with a crew, pigging a pipe. Built-up pressure shot out a small piece of steel pipe, which struck and lacerated the employee's left leg, resulting in an amputation below the knee. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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