Nabors Drilling
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — NOBLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Nabors Drilling | Report ID | 2019032977 |
| Address | 1.6 ml North of Noble, Lat | City, State ZIP | NOBLE, LOUISIANA 71462 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.68000, -93.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a fixed ladder and fell approximately 5 feet to the deck then rolled and fell another 3 feet to the ground. The employee suffered 2 broken ribs and head trauma.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2019, a worker at Nabors Drilling in NOBLE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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