Big E Drilling
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — PECOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Big E Drilling | Report ID | 2018032413 |
| Address | Nyala Unit 9D H | City, State ZIP | PECOS, TEXAS 79772 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Generators |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | 1301681 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.42000, -103.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A generator was being replaced on a drilling rig. The 3700 pound generator was lifted and held with a chain attached and carried by an all terrain forklift. While the injured employee was pushing the generator with two other employees, the chain holding the generator slid from the forks of the all terrain forklift and fell backwards onto the employees. The injured employee sustained rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2018, a worker at Big E Drilling in PECOS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with generators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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