Pioneer Natural Resources, Inc. USA
Struck by discharged object or substance - Fractures - TARZAN, Texas
| Employer | Pioneer Natural Resources, Inc. USA |
| Address | Dove E#3 location |
| City, State ZIP | TARZAN, Texas 79783 |
| Report ID | 2022021234 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.30000, -101.94000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a well for chemical preservation. The employee attached a 2x6-inch metal nipple and a 2-inch metal elbow to the casing valve. The employee then opened the casing valve to bleed down the casing pressure and stepped back to allow the pressure to bleed off. The employee started to reach down to partially close the valve, but before they could make contact with the valve, the nipple and elbow disconnected from the casing valve and struck the employee on the right leg, resulting in a fractured tibia and fibula.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2022, a worker at Pioneer Natural Resources, Inc. USA in TARZAN, Texas suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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