Norton Energy Drilling LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — ANDREWS, TEXAS
| Employer | Norton Energy Drilling LLC | Report ID | 2017077116 |
| Address | Zarvona Energy LLC, University 136, Unit 5H, | City, State ZIP | ANDREWS, TEXAS 79714 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | 1254825 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.31000, -102.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a high pressure pump replacing swab. When the cap plug was unscrewed it fell out onto the employee's right middle finger, breaking the finger.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2017, a worker at Norton Energy Drilling LLC in ANDREWS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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