MRC Global Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — FRISCO, TEXAS
| Employer | MRC Global Inc. | Report ID | 20211210339 |
| Address | 7786 County Road 24, Ste. 2300 | City, State ZIP | FRISCO, TEXAS 75035 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1566600 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.19000, -96.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disassembling a control valve assembly. During control valve disassembly a metal cylinder was unexpectedly discharged under high pressure and struck the employee in the face. The employee sustained extensive damage to facial features including an eye injury and fractured jawbones. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2021, a worker at MRC Global Inc. in FRISCO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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