Rig Runner
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | Rig Runner | Report ID | 2022021207 |
| Address | Oilfield well location, Near Botines, Texas | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78049 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.73000, -99.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a crane cab when the crane step detached, causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee sustained broken ribs and a punctured/collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2022, a worker at Rig Runner in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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