Capstar Drilling Inc. Rig #111
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — WICKETT, TEXAS
| Employer | Capstar Drilling Inc. Rig #111 | Report ID | 20171010149 |
| Address | Eland Energy Inc. site | City, State ZIP | WICKETT, TEXAS 79788 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.57000, -103.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to stab a piece of pipe while tripping in a hole when a boom gate fell on the employee's left foot, fracturing a metatarsal. The boom gate was up and in motion at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2017, a worker at Capstar Drilling Inc. Rig #111 in WICKETT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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