Precision Drilling Corporation
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — CARRIZO SPRINGS, TEXAS
| Employer | Precision Drilling Corporation | Report ID | 2017054127 |
| Address | Rig 522 | City, State ZIP | CARRIZO SPRINGS, TEXAS 78834 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | 1236778 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -99.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to attach a winch line onto a chute. As the line was being hoisted, the hook assembly amputated his right ring finger to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2017, a worker at Precision Drilling Corporation in CARRIZO SPRINGS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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