Liberty Pump & Supply
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Avulsions, enucleations - ODESSA, Texas
| Employer | Liberty Pump & Supply |
| Address | ST 4007H |
| City, State ZIP | ODESSA, Texas 79766 |
| Report ID | 20201211952 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Eye Loss |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations |
| Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part |
| Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.76000, -102.34000 |
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Incident Narrative
The pulling unit crew was running rods in the hole from the derrick. The rig operator raised the rod string and began to lower the rods into the well. With the rod transfer still in place on the rod triple, the blocks were lowered, causing the chain holding the rod transfer to break. The rod transfer then fell and struck an employee, who was standing on the work floor, on the top frontal area of his hard hat resulting in the loss of an eye.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2020, a worker at Liberty Pump & Supply in ODESSA, Texas suffered avulsions, enucleations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, eye loss.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard (29 CFR 1910.133 for general industry, 1926.102 for construction) requires employers to provide eye and face protection when workers are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, chemical gases, and potentially injurious light radiation. The standard requires that PPE meet ANSI Z87.1 criteria. Employers must assess workplace hazards and select appropriate eye protection, safety glasses, goggles, or face shields depending on the specific hazard. Failure to provide required eye protection is one of OSHA's most frequently cited violations.
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