Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2019032972 |
| Address | On-Shore Well site, .4 mls west of intersection of N CR 1790 & E CR 0790 | City, State ZIP | KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA 73750 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.75000, -97.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking for an air leak under a pump control stand. A pinhole leak in a hydraulic line caused hydraulic fluid to be injected into the employee's right index finger near the tip.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2019, a worker at Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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