# Cuts, lacerations at FHE USA LLC
> OSHA SIR `2019010020` · 1/2/2019 · SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Mining and drilling machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** FHE USA LLC
- **Location:** 3400 Nacogdoches Rd., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78217
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting the hydraulic system on a customer's skid to get the hydraulic pump to run. He started up the engine and an unexpected release of hydraulic energy occurred. He attempted to open the dump valve and the discharge hose exploded with his hand on it, releasing oil and severely lacerating his right index finger.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*