Akita Drilling USA Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BIG LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | Akita Drilling USA Corp. | Report ID | 2023010133 |
| Address | Fox D Lease 170-144 | City, State ZIP | BIG LAKE, TEXAS 76932 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.41000, -101.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting a drill pipe to a stump using a drill string and top drive when the drill pipe contacted their left foot, resulting in amputations of their big and index toes as well as damage to the middle toe.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2023, a worker at Akita Drilling USA Corp. in BIG LAKE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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