ProFrac Services
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Fractures — BRENHAM, TEXAS
| Employer | ProFrac Services | Report ID | 2024109277 |
| Address | Oil Field | City, State ZIP | BRENHAM, TEXAS 77833 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forehead, temple(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Drilling and extraction machinery unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.07000, -96.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a 24 aluminum pipe wrench to remove a 2 reducer assembly from a 2 casing valve that included a needle valve and a small gauge. The employee was struck in the forehead with the connections when he removed the assembly due to a pressure release. The employee was hospitalized with a fracture and laceration above the left eyebrow and they required surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2024, a worker at ProFrac Services in BRENHAM, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forehead, temple(s). The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 54 severe injury reports involving "Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified injuries.
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