Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — ORLA, TEXAS
| Employer | Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC | Report ID | 2023010702 |
| Address | Rig 817, N 31.8503, W 104.3665 | City, State ZIP | ORLA, TEXAS 79770 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to repair a leaking hydraulic hose on a catwalk. The catwalk trough was raised so that the employee could insert maintenance stops that go underneath the trough on both sides. After the employee inserted the maintenance stops, the employee lowered the trough. The trough continued to come down, causing the maintenance stop to come out and strike the employee in the abdomen, resulting in a contusion.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2023, a worker at Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC in ORLA, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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