National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | National Oilwell Varco, L.P. | Report ID | 2018032686 |
| Address | 11921 FM 529 | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | 1303052 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.88000, -95.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were disassembling a blowout preventer. During the process, one of the employees was attempting to investigate a blockage when the 500-pound BOP dropped onto his right arm between the wrist and elbow. He received a laceration and a fracture, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2018, a worker at National Oilwell Varco, L.P. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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