WLP Energy Services, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DENVER CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | WLP Energy Services, LLC | Report ID | 2016010779 |
| Address | Denver Unit 6416 | City, State ZIP | DENVER CITY, TEXAS 79323 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -102.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was operating a drill collar clamp on a workover rig, his right pinky finger was caught between the clamp and the tubing tongs, amputating the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2016, a worker at WLP Energy Services, LLC in DENVER CITY, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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