# Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified at Bob White Energy Services
> OSHA SIR `2016010869` · 1/30/2016 · PORT LAVACA, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Pressurized water-blast
## Employer
- **Name:** Bob White Energy Services
- **Location:** Foester Rd, PORT LAVACA, TEXAS, 77979
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to pump water into a natural gas line. After he was given the "all clear" sign by the pipeline supervisor, he opened a water valve and was instantly struck and injured by pressurized water. The gas line was not de-energized at the time.

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