Superior Energy Services
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Crushing injuries — ORLA, TEXAS
| Employer | Superior Energy Services | Report ID | 2017065578 |
| Address | Yeti States #56-2-45 Unit | City, State ZIP | ORLA, TEXAS 79770 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1242003 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a pump when the brake was released and the plunger smashed his left wrist and first knuckles.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2017, a worker at Superior Energy Services in ORLA, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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