Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — POWHATAN POINT, OHIO
| Employer | Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC | Report ID | 2018043174 |
| Address | Rig 803 | City, State ZIP | POWHATAN POINT, OHIO 43942 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -80.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the rig floor when a chain broke while cement was being piped into the casing. The broken chain struck the employee on the hard hat resulting in a laceration and a possible eye socket fracture.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2018, a worker at Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC in POWHATAN POINT, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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