Griffin Energy Services, Inc.
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Intracranial injuries unspecified — CRANE, TEXAS
| Employer | Griffin Energy Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2025032146 |
| Address | Coordinates 31.5186280, -102.6571780 | City, State ZIP | CRANE, TEXAS 79731 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Drilling fluids systems | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.39000, -102.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a pump truck operator to retrieve a retrievable plug down the hole. They were flushing sand off of a retrievable bridge packer (RBP). The TIW valve was rigged up with a swivel joint to the pump truck hose when it came loose and fell from overhead. The TIW valve struck the employee in the head and shoulder causing him to fall over. The employee sustained head trauma, a broken shoulder blade, and injuries to his shoulder, arm, and elbow. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2025, a worker at Griffin Energy Services, Inc. in CRANE, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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