Performance Drilling Company, LLC
Other jump to lower level, unspecified — Amputations — SILSBEE, Texas
| Employer | Performance Drilling Company, LLC |
| Address | Well: Elliot# 14. Lat: 30 25' 41.484N, Long: 94 12' 2.845W |
| City, State ZIP | SILSBEE, Texas 77656 |
| Report ID | 20181011102 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other jump to lower level, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
| Inspection # | 1358280 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.34000, -94.17000 |
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Incident Narrative
On October 27, 2018, at approximately 9:15 PM, a crew of five employees was working on a drilling rig when the traveling block hit the crown, which caused the travel block to fall to the rig floor. One employee was struck by debris from the damaged rig and suffered a fractured neck, broken left arm, and two broken ribs. Another employee jumped away from the rig structure and fell to the ground below resulting in a left foot amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2018, a worker at Performance Drilling Company, LLC in SILSBEE, Texas suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other jump to lower level, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 126 severe injury reports involving "Other jump to lower level, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Other jump to lower level, unspecified injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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