Aztec Well Service
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ANDREWS, TEXAS
| Employer | Aztec Well Service | Report ID | 2023032813 |
| Address | OVINTIV HSE 320S #2103HE | City, State ZIP | ANDREWS, TEXAS 79714 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Secondary Source | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.37000, -102.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A safety pin came out of a piece of equipment and struck an employee on the back. He then flipped over a handrail, fell 6 to 8 feet to the ground, and suffered a broken rib.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2023, a worker at Aztec Well Service in ANDREWS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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