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NOMAC Drilling Company, LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DURHAM, OKLAHOMA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at NOMAC Drilling Company, LLC in DURHAM, OKLAHOMA
Employer NOMAC Drilling Company, LLC Report ID 2015041849
Address 35.76917 -99.97628 City, State ZIP DURHAM, OKLAHOMA 73642
Event Date April 9, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Power washers
Industry (NAICS) 213111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.84000, -99.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting a belt on a power washer. While checking the tension, the pump turned back on. This kicked the wrench away from the employee's hand and pulled his hand into the machine. His right little fingertip was amputated, and his right thumb was lacerated.

Incident Summary

On April 9, 2015, a worker at NOMAC Drilling Company, LLC in DURHAM, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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