Hydra Rig
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — EVERMAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Hydra Rig | Report ID | 2019021285 |
| Address | 1020 Everman Parkway | City, State ZIP | EVERMAN, TEXAS 76140 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.62000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working to repair an 1,800-pound tubing guide. When the employee disassembled a bolt on one side, the gooseneck tipped over, partially pinning and striking the employee's lower right leg. The employee suffered a fractured lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2019, a worker at Hydra Rig in EVERMAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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