National Oilwell Varco
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | National Oilwell Varco | Report ID | 2015020476 |
| Address | 5100 N. Sam houston Pkwy West | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77086 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 | Inspection # | 1042254 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -95.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was observing a rigging operation. The rigging hook caught on something and when it dislodged, it hit the employee in the face causing a skull fracture in the sinus region.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2015, a worker at National Oilwell Varco in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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