Copper Canyon Compression Services, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — 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.
Context
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