GEO. N MITCHELL DRLG. CO., INC.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CARMI, ILLINOIS
| Employer | GEO. N MITCHELL DRLG. CO., INC. | Report ID | 2015052675 |
| Address | Section 11 Township 4S Range 7E | City, State ZIP | CARMI, ILLINOIS 62821 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | 1062667 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.08000, -88.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from an elevated work platform on a drill rig while installing piping for the well. The employee broke both ankles.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2015, a worker at GEO. N MITCHELL DRLG. CO., INC. in CARMI, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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