Select Energy Services, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - ORLA, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Select Energy Services, LLC in ORLA, Texas
Employer Select Energy Services, LLC
Address 30 miles outside Orla
City, State ZIP ORLA, Texas 79770
Report ID 2017043598
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
GPS Coordinates 31.82000, -103.90000

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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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