Ensign Well Services
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — LA SALLE, COLORADO
| Employer | Ensign Well Services | Report ID | 2019043592 |
| Address | County Rd 32 & County Rd 49 East 1/10 south | City, State ZIP | LA SALLE, COLORADO 80645 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1396866 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.83000, -77.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The cap blew off a camlock, striking and breaking an employee's right hand.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2019, a worker at Ensign Well Services in LA SALLE, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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