Liberty Oilfield Services
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — TILDEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Liberty Oilfield Services | Report ID | 2023109415 |
| Address | 28.5909100, -98.8431600, Zella, Texas | City, State ZIP | TILDEN, TEXAS 78072 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Turning handtools-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.35000, -98.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pre-rigging a well pad and torquing down the monoline. His hands were placed on the head of the hydraulic torque wrench while moving it to a different bolt. At the same time, the employee's foot slipped and the torque wrench activated. His left little finger went between the nut and head, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at Liberty Oilfield Services in TILDEN, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with turning handtools-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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