Bass Energy Services, LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — WASKOM, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Bass Energy Services, LLC in WASKOM, TEXAS
Employer Bass Energy Services, LLC Report ID 2018010840
Address 1197 Magnolia Rd. City, State ZIP WASKOM, TEXAS 75692
Event Date January 25, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), except finger(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Secondary Source Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.46000, -94.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a hydraulic torque wrench to tighten bolts on a flange. The employee's left hand was near the head where the hydraulic hose connects to the wrench. The hose became punctured and injected the employee's left-hand palm with hydraulic fluid, lacerating it.

Incident Summary

On January 25, 2018, a worker at Bass Energy Services, LLC in WASKOM, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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