Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2023031990 |
| Address | 2501 Hardrock Rd | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Oil drilling rigs and machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -97.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was turning the stompers in preparation to skid the rig. While adjusting the stomper, the guide alignment plate fell off the sector plate, striking the employee's right ring finger. The finger was amputated to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2023, a worker at Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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