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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2019021900 · 2/20/2019 · Miller Tubular Service, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Secondary source
Racks-garment and other

Employer

Name
Miller Tubular Service, LLC
Location
H&P #553, MIDLAND, TEXAS, 79706
NAICS
811310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were performing a drill pipe inspection using an x-ray/ultrasonic test. A forklift was picking up pipes; its boom pressed down on two joints of pipe, and when the pipes were raised they jumped off the pipe rack, striking and breaking an employee's left tibia and fibula.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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