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Flex-Chem Corporation

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — PECOS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Flex-Chem Corporation in PECOS, TEXAS
Employer Flex-Chem Corporation Report ID 2020032440
Address 6595 State Highway 17 City, State ZIP PECOS, TEXAS 79772
Event Date March 14, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Hoses
Secondary Source Valves, nozzles
Industry (NAICS) 424690 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.22000, -103.56000

Incident Narrative

An employee was holding a hose during the filling of a storage tank. A valve blew apart and the hose backlashed, striking the employee on the left side of the face. The employee sustained a broken jaw and facial lacerations. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On March 14, 2020, a worker at Flex-Chem Corporation in PECOS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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