Southwestern Energy Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures and burns - NEW MARTINSVILLE, West Virginia
| Employer | Southwestern Energy Company |
| Address | Daniel Durig A-WTZ-Pad1, 2900 Macedonia Ridge Road |
| City, State ZIP | NEW MARTINSVILLE, West Virginia 26155 |
| Report ID | 2018076804 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| Inspection # | 1330336 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -80.64000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a blender. Noticing that a booster pump was running, he began walking toward it to turn it off. The booster pump deadheaded, causing pressure and steam to build up in the line, and as the employee approached an 8-inch suction hose broke loose from the pump and struck him in the lower left leg. He suffered a compound fracture to the left leg and second-degree steam burns to the torso.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2018, a worker at Southwestern Energy Company in NEW MARTINSVILLE, West Virginia suffered fractures and burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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