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Performance Technologies

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — HIGGINS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Performance Technologies in HIGGINS, TEXAS
Employer Performance Technologies Report ID 2017021439
Address WD Price 534 2H City, State ZIP HIGGINS, TEXAS 79046
Event Date February 13, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 36.11000, -100.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was performing prime-up operations when a discharge hose with a winged connection came loose from a manifold trailer. Boost pressure was being applied to the hose, causing it to whip around and spray water. As the hose was whipping around, it struck and fractured the employee's lower left leg.

Incident Summary

On February 13, 2017, a worker at Performance Technologies in HIGGINS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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