Diamond Oilfield Services, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GEARY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Diamond Oilfield Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2018033060 |
| Address | E0940 and N2520 | City, State ZIP | GEARY, OKLAHOMA 73040 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pipe fittings, collars |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | 1305363 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.65000, -98.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were repairing a cooling unit on a new oil tank battery when a piping union failed and struck the injured employee, who suffered an amputation of the right leg below the knee.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2018, a worker at Diamond Oilfield Services, Inc. in GEARY, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with pipe fittings, collars identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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