Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — CENTER, TEXAS
| Employer | Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC | Report ID | 2015031586 |
| Address | N:31.6477, W-94.3649 | City, State ZIP | CENTER, TEXAS 75935 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.76000, -94.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a drilling rig floor during normal drilling operations when pressure built up and blew through a hole. The employee was blown backwards and hit his head and arm. His head and arm sustained lacerations. He was admitted to the hospital for surgery on a fractured skull.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2015, a worker at Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC in CENTER, TEXAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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