Lyondell Basell
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Lyondell Basell | Report ID | 2023065657 |
| Address | 1515 Miller Cut-off Rd | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a brick surface that was elevated one foot to prime a pump. He turned and stepped backward, striking an 18-inch quarter turn ball valve handle. The employee suffered a lacerated liver and hematoma that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2023, a worker at Lyondell Basell in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment, unspecified, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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