Targa Resources Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — CRANE, TEXAS
| Employer | Targa Resources Inc. | Report ID | 2016065791 |
| Address | 5880 FM 1233 | City, State ZIP | CRANE, TEXAS 79731 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized air-blast |
| Secondary Source | Air compressors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.40000, -102.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was starting up a compressor with a fitting on the hard pipe airline. The airline was loose and allowed air pressure to release and hit the employee in the face. His face became swollen and his lungs got air in them.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2016, a worker at Targa Resources Inc. in CRANE, TEXAS suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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