Willow Creek Companies, Inc
Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified — Fractures — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Willow Creek Companies, Inc | Report ID | 2024043563 |
| Address | 31.85367 N, 101.80064 W, E CR 230 | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79701 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple arm locations |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified | Source of Injury | Plumbing augers, snakes |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.85000, -101.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing near the end of a pipe when a pipe-cleaning pig exited the pipe and struck them in the arm, fracturing their humerus and radius.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2024, a worker at Willow Creek Companies, Inc in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple arm locations. The incident was classified as struck by propelled object or substance unspecified, with plumbing augers, snakes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 15 severe injury reports involving "Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified injuries.
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