Schlumberger Technology Corp.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FLAT, TEXAS
| Employer | Schlumberger Technology Corp. | Report ID | 2017043891 |
| Address | GPS coordinates 31.6589, -104.1463 | City, State ZIP | FLAT, TEXAS 76526 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.31000, -97.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a treating iron to make up a connection. After the connection was secured, the employee started to lower the treating iron when he lost his balance and dropped the treating iron. The weight of the load landed on his right leg, breaking his fibula and tibia.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2017, a worker at Schlumberger Technology Corp. in FLAT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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