Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Dislocation of joints — KINDERHOOK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc | Report ID | 2017043401 |
| Address | Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson Street | City, State ZIP | KINDERHOOK, NEW YORK 12106 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | 1227243 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.39000, -73.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening straps to secure drill rods to the rack on the side of a drill rig. The drill rig operator was unaware that the employee's hand was on the drill rod rack and moved the drill rig, catching the employee's hand between the rig and rack. He suffered a dislocated wrist and damaged ligaments, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2017, a worker at Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc in KINDERHOOK, NEW YORK suffered dislocation of joints to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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