Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Deepwell Energy Services, LLC, Galvan 416/417, ENCINAL, TEXAS 78019
on — Fractures, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
A valve assembly separated and a piece hit an employee's leg, breaking it.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedNonclassifiable
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