Precision Drilling, LP
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — TILDEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Precision Drilling, LP | Report ID | 2019021918 |
| Address | From Tilden Tx drive east on Hwy 71 for 6.5 miles to Hwy 99. Turn left 11.7 miles, turn left on, Jambers Ranch Rd. for 4.5 miles after the 2nd gate guard turn left at the "Y" you have arrived | City, State ZIP | TILDEN, TEXAS 78072 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 | Inspection # | 1380490 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.46000, -98.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to nipple down a blowout preventer. The fingers on his left hand were caught between a metal door and the latch; the middle and ring fingers were amputated at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2019, a worker at Precision Drilling, LP in TILDEN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,152 severe injury reports involving "Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2023 | General Mills | JOPLIN, MISSOURI | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jan 25, 2021 | IFS Coatings Inc. | GAINESVILLE, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 4, 2016 | North American Packaging, dba | MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Shawnee Milling Company | SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jun 11, 2022 | Saputo Cheese USA Inc. | WAUPUN, WISCONSIN | Amputations | Amp. |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Key Energy Services | STONEWALL, LOUISIANA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages | MASPETH, NEW YORK | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| May 2, 2020 | Viant Collegeville, LLC | TRAPPE, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.