Struck by discharged object or substance · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cactus Wellhead, 31.71496780, -102.0117040, ODESSA, TEXAS 79765
on , Fractures, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was conducting a pressure test inside a wellhead to check for leaks. When he removed his pressure detecting equipment, excess air pressure was released and struck the employee's hand and face. The employee suffered a facial laceration and a laceration and fracture to his hand. The employee was wearing PPE at the time.