Danos, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SUNDOWN, TEXAS
| Employer | Danos, LLC | Report ID | 2019044108 |
| Address | North West Mallet #37 | City, State ZIP | SUNDOWN, TEXAS 79372 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -102.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening the packing bolts on a beam pumping unit in the oil field by using an air impact wrench when the head of the unit, while in a down stroke, came in contact with the impact wrench forcing it downward and mashing the tool against the left index finger. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the left index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2019, a worker at Danos, LLC in SUNDOWN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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