Jesco LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BUFFALO, KANSAS
| Employer | Jesco LLC | Report ID | 2019065685 |
| Address | 10th Road between Udal and Viola Roads | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, KANSAS 66717 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.70000, -95.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at the side of a truck (a pulling unit) removing tools. As the pole on the unit was extended, the elevator came unclasped off the hook, fell, and struck the employee on the side of his head. He suffered a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2019, a worker at Jesco LLC in BUFFALO, KANSAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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