ProPetro Services, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — KERMIT, TEXAS
| Employer | ProPetro Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2018021672 |
| Address | V Bar Ranch 10 #1H | City, State ZIP | KERMIT, TEXAS 79745 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1298586 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.84000, -103.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking over to check for leaks on a gauge. The employee noticed three lines/hoses had collapsed. The blender was on and when the valve opened 100 pounds of pressure hit the hoses causing them to jump up and strike the employee breaking the right tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2018, a worker at ProPetro Services, Inc. in KERMIT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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