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Accident Summary Nr: 202530689 - Employee Is Injured When Struck in Face by Flying Metal
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313642605 | 03/30/2011 | 2911 | 324110 | Exxonmobil |
Abstract: At approximately 9:30 a.m. on March 29, 2011, Employee #1, a process operator, was shutting down a pump in the Fluid Catalytic Cracker Unit at a large oil refinery. During its shut down, the Number 2P-102 motor (Reliance LXE, 250 horse power, Identification Number 1VAQO 2296-A1-QN) on the Number 2G-11C pump suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure that caused the motor to explode. He was directly behind the motor at the "on/off" switch, when the explosion occurred, and was struck in the face with portions of metal shrapnel. He received lacerations to the right side of his head, a jaw fracture and the loss of six teeth. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent surgery and received post-operative care, and was then hospitalized for five days.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313642605 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Power plant operators |
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