Aztec Well Service

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ANDREWS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Aztec Well Service in 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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