Copper Canyon Compression Services, LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MENTONE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Copper Canyon Compression Services, LLC in MENTONE, TEXAS
Employer Copper Canyon Compression Services, LLC Report ID 2022043606
Address Unknown City, State ZIP MENTONE, TEXAS 79754
Event Date April 26, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized air-blast
Secondary Source Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 221210 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 31.82000, -103.65000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a stand checking for leaks on a vessel door. A plug on the door came out. High-pressure gas was released, hitting the employee's midsection and pushing him back against the handrail of the stand. He suffered bruising to the midsection and a partially ruptured spleen.

Incident Summary

On April 26, 2022, a worker at Copper Canyon Compression Services, LLC in MENTONE, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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