Decker Drilling Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Decker Drilling Inc. | Report ID | 2017077004 |
| Address | Christen Pad, 113 Center School Road | City, State ZIP | JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA 15344 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 211112 | Inspection # | 1253143 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -80.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was beginning to bolt up a section of pipe. The pipe fell, which resulted in the amputation of the left leg above the knee.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2017, a worker at Decker Drilling Inc. in JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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