Flemming Energy Solutions
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — PECOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Flemming Energy Solutions | Report ID | 2018088770 |
| Address | Cimarex Lease Livingston 2-12 C 3H & B 2H | City, State ZIP | PECOS, TEXAS 79772 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.35000, -120.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A flowback operator was cutting a hole in a 55-gallon poly drum. The knife closed on his left little finger, cutting it. He was hospitalized; the finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2018, a worker at Flemming Energy Solutions in PECOS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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