Forum Energy Technologies
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — 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.
Context
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