Schlumberger
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures and burns — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Schlumberger | Report ID | 2022119862 |
| Address | 16740 East Hardy Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Furnaces, heaters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.96000, -95.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 9, 2022, while troubleshooting a furnace, a bit was pushed from the pre-heating dome and fell to the cart below, striking the injured employee and pinning his left leg between the cart and the bit. The employee's left ankle was fractured and required surgery. The employee also sustained burns to the right hip and thigh, left ankle, and right hand.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2022, a worker at Schlumberger in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures and burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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