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Bob White Energy Services

Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PORT LAVACA, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Bob White Energy Services in PORT LAVACA, TEXAS
Employer Bob White Energy Services Report ID 2016010869
Address Foester Rd City, State ZIP PORT LAVACA, TEXAS 77979
Event Date January 30, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized water-blast
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.61000, -96.62000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to pump water into a natural gas line. After he was given the "all clear" sign by the pipeline supervisor, he opened a water valve and was instantly struck and injured by pressurized water. The gas line was not de-energized at the time.

Incident Summary

On January 30, 2016, a worker at Bob White Energy Services in PORT LAVACA, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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