Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Herniated discs — CATARINA, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Schlumberger Technology Corporation in CATARINA, Texas
Employer Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Address Chesapeake Gates Q2H, Oil well worksite
City, State ZIP CATARINA, Texas 78836
Report ID 2018077651
Event Date July 27, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Herniated discs
Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified
Source of Injury Turning handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 213112
GPS Coordinates 28.34000, -99.61000

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Incident Narrative

An employee had closed a plug valve halfway with a valve bar when he immediately felt a sharp pain in his lower back due to bulging discs that caused a pinched nerve.

Incident Summary

On July 27, 2018, a worker at Schlumberger Technology Corporation in CATARINA, Texas suffered herniated discs to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with turning handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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