North Permian Well Services
Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — SNYDER, TEXAS
| Employer | North Permian Well Services | Report ID | 2020098697 |
| Address | Thunder Valley 236 unit #1H | City, State ZIP | SNYDER, TEXAS 79549 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -100.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to relieve pressure at the valve of a workover rig. The valve broke under the pressure and the employee's face was lacerated.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2020, a worker at North Permian Well Services in SNYDER, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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