Scout Energy Management, LLC.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — ULYSSES, KANSAS
| Employer | Scout Energy Management, LLC. | Report ID | 2025021453 |
| Address | 11432 E Road 3, Scout Energy Lateral H Compressor Station | City, State ZIP | ULYSSES, KANSAS 67880 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Wrist(s) and elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Hydraulic and pressurized cylinders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 211120 | Inspection # | 1805718 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.70000, -101.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing an inboard discharge valve on an inlet cylinder. The pressure caused the compressor valve cap and valve to come out of the cylinder and strike the employee, resulting in a fractured wrist, dislocated elbow, and a torn ligament.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2025, a worker at Scout Energy Management, LLC. in ULYSSES, KANSAS suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the wrist(s) and elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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