Weatherford International
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — ELMENDORF, TEXAS
| Employer | Weatherford International | Report ID | 2017098733 |
| Address | 19685 IH 37 South | City, State ZIP | ELMENDORF, TEXAS 78112 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.22000, -98.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a 10,000 lb. frac valve. The quarter-inch needle valve came off and pressurized water shot through his left thigh.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2017, a worker at Weatherford International in ELMENDORF, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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