National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | National Oilwell Varco, L.P. | Report ID | 20201110723 |
| Address | 7909 Parkwood Circle Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.69000, -95.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to remove a plastic cover from a completed drill pipe. The coating cage basket fell on the employee's right forearm, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2020, a worker at National Oilwell Varco, L.P. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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