Epic Energy Services, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — KERMIT, TEXAS
| Employer | Epic Energy Services, LLC | Report ID | 20181011107 |
| Address | 1743 Haley Ranch Road | City, State ZIP | KERMIT, TEXAS 79745 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | 1361122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.80000, -103.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding an I-beam when the grinder disk ruptured and blew into the employee's right leg, fracturing the tibia and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2018, a worker at Epic Energy Services, LLC in KERMIT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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