Deepwell Energy Services, LLC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Deepwell Energy Services, LLC. | Report ID | 2016054429 |
| Address | 6739 Old Hwy 184 | City, State ZIP | WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI 39367 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.67000, -88.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sledge hammer to install a master pin into the track of a track hoe. When the employee struck the pin with the sledge hammer, a small piece of metal splintered off the pin and struck the employee in the right leg below the knee, puncturing the leg and lacerating an artery.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2016, a worker at Deepwell Energy Services, LLC. in WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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