Axis Energy Services
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Axis Energy Services | Report ID | 2025076653 |
| Address | 7505 W. Interstate 20 Service Rd | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79763 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Combustion engine blocks, cylinders, pistons |
| Secondary Source | Wellhead valves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.80000, -102.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
During maintenance of an annular blowout preventer, air pressure was applied to dislodge a stuck internal piston. The piston ejected and struck an employee's left bicep, causing a laceration and a fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2025, a worker at Axis Energy Services in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with combustion engine blocks, cylinders, pistons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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