Trinidad Drilling
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Trinidad Drilling | Report ID | 20171110788 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79701 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Groin |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.99000, -102.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hammering one end of a hose when the opposite end blew off under pressure, striking the employee and causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2017, a worker at Trinidad Drilling in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the groin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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