# Fractures at Cactus Wellhead
> OSHA SIR `2017032339` · 3/14/2017 · ODESSA, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Pressurized air-blast
- **Secondary source:** Oil drilling rigs and machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Cactus Wellhead
- **Location:** 31.71496780, -102.0117040, ODESSA, TEXAS, 79765
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was conducting a pressure test inside a wellhead to check for leaks. When he removed his pressure detecting equipment, excess air pressure was released and struck the employee's hand and face. The employee suffered a facial laceration and a laceration and fracture to his hand. The employee was wearing PPE at the time.

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