Helmerich & Payne, IDC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — PECOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Helmerich & Payne, IDC | Report ID | 20241110682 |
| Address | Lease Emily Boss C Lat. 31.3051; Long -103.294 | City, State ZIP | PECOS, TEXAS 79772 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Secondary Source | Clothing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.44000, -103.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking past an electric fan when their shirt was caught in the fan. The employee's right arm was pulled into the fan resulting in lacerations and a fractured forearm.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2024, a worker at Helmerich & Payne, IDC in PECOS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with fans, blowers wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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