Helmerich and Payne Drilling
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — LINDSAY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Helmerich and Payne Drilling | Report ID | 2023021276 |
| Address | CLARENCE 0204 2H-11X - Well Pad, intersection of SH 76 and SH 29 | City, State ZIP | LINDSAY, OKLAHOMA 73052 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.83000, -97.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving casing from the rack to the casing handling system on the rig. The tiering arm scoped out too far and came apart, causing a piece of casing to fall on the employee's leg. They sustained a broken right tibia.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2023, a worker at Helmerich and Payne Drilling in LINDSAY, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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