Schlumberger Technologies Corporation
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MENTONE, TEXAS
| Employer | Schlumberger Technologies Corporation | Report ID | 2018055172 |
| Address | WPX Energy - Lindsay 1015 15H/2H Wells, Loving County, 21 Miles N. of Mentone | City, State ZIP | MENTONE, TEXAS 79754 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1320538 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.81000, -103.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were releasing pressure from a well, moving lines from one well to another and placing a cap on the well-pumping lines. A crown valve was open and blew up. One employee sustained a broken right forearm, a second employee sustained a head injury and a third employee sustained an injury requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2018, a worker at Schlumberger Technologies Corporation in MENTONE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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