# Fractures at Fugro USA Land, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019088177` · 8/8/2019 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lumbar region
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Clamps, couplings
- **Secondary source:** Oil drilling rigs and machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Fugro USA Land, Inc.
- **Location:** 6100 Hillcroft Avenue, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77081
- **NAICS:** 541330
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a drill rig when a chain coupler dislodged and struck the employee's lower back. The employee suffered fractured discs and bruising to the lower back.

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