Ensign Well Services, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — LA SALLE, COLORADO
| Employer | Ensign Well Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2023076176 |
| Address | 24020 WCR 46 | City, State ZIP | LA SALLE, COLORADO 80645 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Overhead hoists, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1683200 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.31000, -104.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a metal pipe with a hydraulic hoist when the winch came down faster than expected. This caused the pipe to fall and as the employee went to catch it, his finger was pinched. The employee's right index finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2023, a worker at Ensign Well Services, Inc. in LA SALLE, COLORADO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 amputation.
Context
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