Fugro USA Land, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - HOUSTON, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Fugro USA Land, Inc. in HOUSTON, Texas
Employer Fugro USA Land, Inc.
Address 6100 Hillcroft Avenue
City, State ZIP HOUSTON, Texas 77081
Report ID 2019088177
Event Date August 8, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Clamps, couplings
Secondary Source Oil drilling rigs and machinery
Industry (NAICS) 541330
GPS Coordinates 29.71284, -95.49486

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Incident Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a drill rig when a chain coupler dislodged and struck the employee's lower back. The employee suffered fractured discs and bruising to the lower back.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2019, a worker at Fugro USA Land, Inc. in HOUSTON, Texas suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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