Select Energy Services, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — ORLA, TEXAS
| Employer | Select Energy Services, LLC | Report ID | 2017043598 |
| Address | 30 miles outside Orla | City, State ZIP | ORLA, TEXAS 79770 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Secondary Source | Handtools-power not determined, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking water lines for leaks. When he found a leak, the employee applied a pincher device that crushes the line to stop the flow of water. A clamp on the device popped off and struck the employee on the chin fracturing four teeth on his lower jaw.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2017, a worker at Select Energy Services, LLC in ORLA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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