West Texas Boring
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — PECOS, TEXAS
| Employer | West Texas Boring | Report ID | 2020054378 |
| Address | Pecos Water Station, Inc.: Hwy 17 & I-20 | City, State ZIP | PECOS, TEXAS 79772 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.57000, -105.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to fill a truck up with water at a water station. The truck had a 3-inch cam lock and when the employee attempted to make a connection, the hose popped off, striking the employee in the face with approximately 700 PSI. The employee sustained a concussion, broken nose, and facial lacerations, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2020, a worker at West Texas Boring in PECOS, TEXAS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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