Butch's Rathole & Anchor Service, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Butch's Rathole & Anchor Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043414 |
| Address | 9518 W. County Rd. 160 | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.86000, -102.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure-testing a valve outside when it broke and struck his left leg, fracturing his pelvis and lower leg.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2019, a worker at Butch's Rathole & Anchor Service, Inc. in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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