Forum Energy Technologies

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MIDLAND, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Forum Energy Technologies in MIDLAND, TEXAS
Employer Forum Energy Technologies Report ID 2018033026
Address 2216 E. County Road 123 City, State ZIP MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706
Event Date March 28, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Hammers-power not determined
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 31.96000, -102.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a hammer on a stuck valve when the hammer broke. A metal shard from the hammer pierced the employee's eye.

Incident Summary

On March 28, 2018, a worker at Forum Energy Technologies in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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