X-Chem, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BIG LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | X-Chem, LLC | Report ID | 2016109689 |
| Address | Int CR 2600 and FM 33, Cope lease | City, State ZIP | BIG LAKE, TEXAS 76932 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Natural gas |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.21000, -101.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attaching a connection to the wellhead for treatment when a stream of high pressured natural gas caused the following injuries to the employee: facial Injuries, right punctured lung, and a torn esophagus. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2016, a worker at X-Chem, LLC in BIG LAKE, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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