Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
Struck by discharged object or substance - Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds - VELMA, Oklahoma
| Employer | Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. |
| Address | H&P Rig 432 - PRAIRIEDALE 5-35HW |
| City, State ZIP | VELMA, Oklahoma 73491 |
| Report ID | 2022119923 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds |
| Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance |
| Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the basket of an aerial work platform pressure washing a shaker roof. While rotating the wand, an unexpected pressure release occurred. The wand was one inch from his right knee and injected him with fluid at 2,900 PSI.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2022, a worker at Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. in VELMA, Oklahoma suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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