Unit Drilling Corp.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — BIG LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | Unit Drilling Corp. | Report ID | 2016021441 |
| Address | Rig 407, Halfmann 1214 | City, State ZIP | BIG LAKE, TEXAS 76932 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | 1126151 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.21000, -101.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was engaged in rigging down activities. The top drive cradle fell from the rig and struck an employee on the leg resulting in amputation of the leg.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2016, a worker at Unit Drilling Corp. in BIG LAKE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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