Pioneer Oil Company, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — LANCASTER, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Pioneer Oil Company, Inc. | Report ID | 2018076977 |
| Address | 38.556085,-87.866073 | City, State ZIP | LANCASTER, ILLINOIS 62855 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.54000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew was working to remove tubing from a well. A 2-inch hose was connected to the tubing for fluid circulation. The crew was raising the tube when the hose was caught and came under tension. An employee attempted to dislodge the hose, which reacted and sprung into the employee's face, breaking bones. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2018, a worker at Pioneer Oil Company, Inc. in LANCASTER, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. 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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