Epic Energy Services, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Abrasions, scratches — ODEM, TEXAS
| Employer | Epic Energy Services, LLC | Report ID | 2019021895 |
| Address | 6397 Hwy 77 | City, State ZIP | ODEM, TEXAS 78370 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Wrist(s) and arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 | Inspection # | 1381535 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.97000, -97.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was waiting for the launched component (pig). The launch component was jammed in the pipe and when it released, his right arm suffered abrasions near the wrist and above the elbow.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2019, a worker at Epic Energy Services, LLC in ODEM, TEXAS suffered abrasions, scratches to the wrist(s) and arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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