Priority Artificial Lift Services, LLC
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — PECOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Priority Artificial Lift Services, LLC | Report ID | 2020010551 |
| Address | C.H. Knight 3H, 1-20 & 285 Intersection S. 2.6 miles from Pecos | City, State ZIP | PECOS, TEXAS 79772 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532412 | Inspection # | — |
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to roll a pipe into position when his finger was caught between pipes, resulting in a right index fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2020, a worker at Priority Artificial Lift Services, LLC in PECOS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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