Key Energy Services, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Crushing injuries — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Key Energy Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2018055004 |
| Address | 12400 W. I-20 East | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79760 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Secondary Source | Chains, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.89000, -102.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to adjust brakes on a pulling unit and was installing a chain around the main drum. His left hand was on the chain when the drum moved, catching and smashing his left pinky between the drum and chain. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2018, a worker at Key Energy Services, Inc. in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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