OXY USA, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance - Fractures - MENTONE, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at OXY USA, Inc. in MENTONE, Texas
Employer OXY USA, Inc.
Address Tabasco Cat BCD Pad
City, State ZIP MENTONE, Texas 79754
Report ID 2022054262
Event Date May 16, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance
Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Secondary Source Machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 211120
GPS Coordinates 31.82000, -103.65000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was turning to walk away from a compressor when a 2-inch pipeline detached and struck the employee's back. The employee suffered a back fracture and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 16, 2022, a worker at OXY USA, Inc. in MENTONE, Texas suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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