Penspen Corporation
Struck by discharged object or substance — Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. — BLOOMINGTON, Texas
| Employer | Penspen Corporation |
| Address | 3 Miles South of Bloomington Texas, McGowen Ranch |
| City, State ZIP | BLOOMINGTON, Texas 77951 |
| Report ID | 20221110416 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.64000, -96.89000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was draining liquids from the fluid pot through a ball valve. The employee opened the valve and noticed some debris blocking the port and the employee begin to open and close the valve to clear the debris. Once the debris broke loose, it struck the employee in his left leg causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground in the direct path of the 920 lbs. of gas pressure and debris. The employee sustained contact burns to his arms as well as contusions to his chest and legs.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2022, a worker at Penspen Corporation in BLOOMINGTON, Texas suffered burns and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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