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Cimarex Energy Co

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — ORLA, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cimarex Energy Co in ORLA, TEXAS
Employer Cimarex Energy Co Report ID 20171110996
Address Arvine 28A-2H, Approximately 17 miles from Orla, TX City, State ZIP ORLA, TEXAS 79770
Event Date November 17, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Valves, nozzles
Industry (NAICS) 211111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.82000, -103.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was draining a plug catcher when the valve arm became loose, spun closed, and hit his right leg, fracturing it. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 17, 2017, a worker at Cimarex Energy Co in ORLA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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