J.T. Swabbing Services, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Cuts, lacerations — COTULLA, TEXAS
| Employer | J.T. Swabbing Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054723 |
| Address | Sanchez Oil & Gas Location, Smith B #2 | City, State ZIP | COTULLA, TEXAS 78014 |
| Event Date | May 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1151957 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.43000, -99.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee hoisted the lubricator up off a well head using a winch and was inspecting the tool stream. The winch malfunctioned and continued to raise the lubricator up which was 8 feet long. It was raised approximately 15 feet off the ground. The cable snapped and the lubricator fell striking the employee and causing a laceration to his chest approximately 6-8 inches long and 1 1/2 inches deep.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2016, a worker at J.T. Swabbing Services, Inc. in COTULLA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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