BRENHAM, TEXAS—
ProFrac Services
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified · Fractures
Final narrative
An employee was using a 24 aluminum pipe wrench to remove a 2 reducer assembly from a 2 casing valve that included a needle valve and a small gauge. The employee was struck in the forehead with the connections when he removed the assembly due to a pressure release. The employee was hospitalized with a fracture and laceration above the left eyebrow and they required surgery.
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