Clearwater Resources
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — PECOS, Texas
| Employer | Clearwater Resources |
| Address | Frac pond 12 miles north of Hwy 302 and 25 miles North West of Kermit, 31.922500, -103.426388 |
| City, State ZIP | PECOS, Texas 79772 |
| Report ID | 2024065324 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) |
| Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils |
| Secondary Source | Skid-steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.98000, -103.73000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a spool of lay-flat pipe from the ground with a skid steer. The piston on the deployer that locks in place to keep the spool from sliding out of the deployer failed. The spool fell to the ground and fell over. The employee turned to get out of the way when he lost his balance and the spool fell on his hip and legs. The employee's tibia was fractured in two places.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2024, a worker at Clearwater Resources in PECOS, Texas suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with reels, rolls, spools, coils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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