Orion Drilling Company, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — ASHERTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Orion Drilling Company, LLC | Report ID | 2017021402 |
| Address | Galvan Ranch, Southern Cross Drilling Site | City, State ZIP | ASHERTON, TEXAS 78827 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.44000, -99.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a hydraulic catwalk when a 1-inch hydraulic line burst, causing high-pressure hydraulic fluid to release and lacerate the employee's left palm.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2017, a worker at Orion Drilling Company, LLC in ASHERTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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