Big Rock Energy Service, LLC
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Crushing injuries — LEVELLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Big Rock Energy Service, LLC | Report ID | 2017010274 |
| Address | Mallet A-167 | City, State ZIP | LEVELLAND, TEXAS 79336 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1202602 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -102.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a polished rod when the employee's hand was caught between a well head and a block, crushing the ring and pinky fingers.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2017, a worker at Big Rock Energy Service, LLC in LEVELLAND, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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