National Oilwell Varco
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | National Oilwell Varco | Report ID | 2015063582 |
| Address | 12950 West Little York | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes-other fixed or stationary cranes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered an amputation to the 3rd and 4th fingertips on his left hand. He was operating a jib crane to raise the door of a blowout preventer when an approximately 150 piston slid out of it striking his hand.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2015, a worker at National Oilwell Varco in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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