BASIC ENERGY SERVICES
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BIG WELLS, TEXAS
| Employer | BASIC ENERGY SERVICES | Report ID | 2018088914 |
| Address | DHW Well Service Baty #1 | City, State ZIP | BIG WELLS, TEXAS 78830 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1343610 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.54000, -99.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was part of a crew that was attempting to remove a Christmas tree from a well head when a high-pressure release and blowout occurred. The Christmas tree fell on and broke the employee's leg, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2018, a worker at BASIC ENERGY SERVICES in BIG WELLS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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