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Aries Well Service

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MIDLAND, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Aries Well Service in MIDLAND, TEXAS
Employer Aries Well Service Report ID 2016032720
Address 6812 E. Hwy 80 City, State ZIP MIDLAND, TEXAS 79710
Event Date March 31, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Vises, clamps
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.04000, -101.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was hand grinding a flat piece of metal that was held in place by a vice. The piece of metal slipped out of the vice striking the employee and cutting the right side of his neck.

Incident Summary

On March 31, 2016, a worker at Aries Well Service in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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