Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Enterprise Products Partners LP, 809 Dock Road, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS 77590
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple face locations.
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Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting an air compressor. The plastic line coupling blew off and struck the employee in the face lacerating and breaking the employee's nose and breaking their cheekbone.
HospitalizedMultiple face locationsMachine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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