Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at National Oilwell Varco, L.P., 11921 FM 529, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041
on , Fractures, affecting the forearm(s).
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Final narrative
Employees were disassembling a blowout preventer. During the process, one of the employees was attempting to investigate a blockage when the 500-pound BOP dropped onto his right arm between the wrist and elbow. He received a laceration and a fracture, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Valves, nozzles
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