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Balanced Energy Oilfield Services (USA) Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — GRASSY BUTTE, NORTH DAKOTA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Balanced Energy Oilfield Services (USA) Inc. in GRASSY BUTTE, NORTH DAKOTA
Employer Balanced Energy Oilfield Services (USA) Inc. Report ID 2021075663
Address In the vicinity of Third Street SW & 120th Avenue SW, Porcupine 2-19H City, State ZIP GRASSY BUTTE, NORTH DAKOTA 58634
Event Date July 10, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Skull
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.49000, -76.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to free a hydraulic line. When the coil tubing was freed it struck the employee in the head causing a skull fracture and a laceration that required stitches.

Incident Summary

On July 10, 2021, a worker at Balanced Energy Oilfield Services (USA) Inc. in GRASSY BUTTE, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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