Leviathan Energy L.P.

Struck by discharged object or substance - Fractures - APOLLO, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Leviathan Energy L.P. in APOLLO, Pennsylvania
Employer Leviathan Energy L.P.
Address Porter Well Pad, 385 Willowbrook Road
City, State ZIP APOLLO, Pennsylvania 15613
Report ID 2022076497
Event Date July 25, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance
Source of Injury Pressurized air-blast
Secondary Source Oil drilling rigs and machinery
Industry (NAICS) 213112
Inspection # 1611081
GPS Coordinates 40.56000, -79.63000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was about to change out the choke parts to fix a leaking choke on the belly dump of a gas production unit (GPU). While the choke was being unbolted, pressure came through it, blowing the employee backward and causing lacerations and broken bones in their face.

Incident Summary

On July 25, 2022, a worker at Leviathan Energy L.P. in APOLLO, Pennsylvania suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. 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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