Basic Energy Services
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Basic Energy Services | Report ID | 20181212440 |
| Address | Noble 3114 | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79701 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.01000, -102.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rigging down a well servicing rig. As the derrick was lowered, it severed his right index finger and thumb under the knuckle. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2018, a worker at Basic Energy Services in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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