# Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury at Cimarex Energy
> OSHA SIR `2015021375` · 2/12/2015 · PYOTE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Natural gas
- **Secondary source:** Valves, nozzles
## Employer
- **Name:** Cimarex Energy
- **Location:** The Barriers, PYOTE, TEXAS, 79777
- **NAICS:** 211111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On or about February 12, 2015, a worker was trying to light the heater treater In The Barriers Well, but the gas valve was not fully shut causing the gas to flash in his face. The Well was shut in and the worker was trying to get it back online. The worker sustained injuries to his face and right hand.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*