Basic Energy Services
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Basic Energy Services | Report ID | 2015118264 |
| Address | NMU # 838 | City, State ZIP | CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA 73018 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.03000, -97.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee removed a blow out preventer (BOP) from a well head. The BOP was suspended by the rig. While suspended, the BOP started rotating catching the employee's left ring fingertip between the BOP and the stationary well head resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2015, a worker at Basic Energy Services in CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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