ProPetro Services, Inc.

Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — KERMIT, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ProPetro Services, Inc. in KERMIT, Texas
Employer ProPetro Services, Inc.
Address V Bar Ranch 10 #1H
City, State ZIP KERMIT, Texas 79745
Report ID 2018021672
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

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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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