Barrilleaux Energy Services
Struck by discharged object or substance — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ORLA, TEXAS
| Employer | Barrilleaux Energy Services | Report ID | 20221110139 |
| Address | 31 54"40.9" N 103 36"12.3 "W | City, State ZIP | ORLA, TEXAS 79770 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1634947 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a high-pressure hose to wash a tank. The valve at the end of the hose broke due to the pressure, causing the hose to then strike the employee in the throat. The employee sustained severe injuries to the pharynx and neck.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2022, a worker at Barrilleaux Energy Services in ORLA, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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