OXY USA, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — MENTONE, TEXAS
| Employer | OXY USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2022054262 |
| Address | Tabasco Cat BCD Pad | City, State ZIP | MENTONE, TEXAS 79754 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.65000 | ||
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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