Basic Energy Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — SWEETWATER, TEXAS
| Employer | Basic Energy Services | Report ID | 2017099107 |
| Address | Oil Well, OXO SWD#1 | City, State ZIP | SWEETWATER, TEXAS 79556 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.44000, -100.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting well-servicing operations when a hammer union came apart and fell, striking and lacerating the employee's head.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2017, a worker at Basic Energy Services in SWEETWATER, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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