Helmerich and Payne Drilling Company/H&P Rig 601
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified - Amputations - MIDLAND, Texas
| Employer | Helmerich and Payne Drilling Company/H&P Rig 601 |
| Address | Well # ALD MR402-H, Reagan County, 60 Miles S. of Midland |
| City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, Texas 79701 |
| Report ID | 2017043592 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2017 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.29000, -101.52000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the rig floor installing a lift cap into a mud tool. As the driller came up with the elevators his right middle finger was caught in between the elevators and the lift cap, partially amputating his finger.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2017, a worker at Helmerich and Payne Drilling Company/H&P Rig 601 in MIDLAND, Texas suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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