Devon Energy Corporation
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Dislocation of joints — ORLA, TEXAS
| Employer | Devon Energy Corporation | Report ID | 2021054274 |
| Address | CBR 41 - 44F - 6H | City, State ZIP | ORLA, TEXAS 79770 |
| Event Date | May 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pressurized air-blast | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While conducting a hole in tubing test, a pressurized release of natural gas and debris knocked an employee off balance causing the employee to fall into the debris and gas. The employee sustained a right pinky finger dislocation and abrasions on their back.
Incident Summary
On May 26, 2021, a worker at Devon Energy Corporation in ORLA, TEXAS suffered dislocation of joints to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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