Fugro USA Land, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Fugro USA Land, Inc. | Report ID | 2019088177 |
| Address | 6100 Hillcroft Avenue | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77081 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.49000 | ||
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.
Context
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