Sunset Well Services
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Sunset Well Services | Report ID | 2023076658 |
| Address | Well HVU-5H | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79760 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.76000, -102.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were performing wireline operations when the slack on the wireline tightened, causing it to strike and lacerate the injured employee's neck.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2023, a worker at Sunset Well Services in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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