Helmerich and Payne Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Helmerich and Payne Inc. | Report ID | 2024021317 |
| Address | Helmerich and Payne Rig 268 Glasscock county | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79765 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.90000, -102.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a winch when his left hand got caught under a cable, resulting in an amputation of the ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2024, a worker at Helmerich and Payne Inc. in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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