Devon Energy Corporation

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Dislocation of joints — ORLA, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Devon Energy Corporation in 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.

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