Valerus Compression Services LP
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — MENTONE, TEXAS
| Employer | Valerus Compression Services LP | Report ID | 2019021246 |
| Address | 1787 Private road 4017 | City, State ZIP | MENTONE, TEXAS 79754 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.70000, -103.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was blowing down a vessel through a stinger pipe that was pointing up. As he reached with his right hand and opened the ball valve to release pressure, the stinger pipe swung to the left and struck his left elbow, causing multiple fractures.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2019, a worker at Valerus Compression Services LP in MENTONE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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