World Energy Biox Biofuels
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — GALENA PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | World Energy Biox Biofuels | Report ID | 2021098317 |
| Address | 550 Clinton Dr. | City, State ZIP | GALENA PARK, TEXAS 77547 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -95.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on top of a tanker trailer, trying to vent the truck for loading. When the employee released the camlock fitting, the cap blew off and struck the employee in the face. The employee suffered a broken nose, a fractured orbit, and a laceration to the cheek.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2021, a worker at World Energy Biox Biofuels in GALENA PARK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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