NBL Services, LLC
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — GEORGE WEST, TEXAS
| Employer | NBL Services, LLC | Report ID | 20241211763 |
| Address | CR889 & CR137 | City, State ZIP | GEORGE WEST, TEXAS 78022 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Wire, cables nonelectrified |
| Secondary Source | Drilling and extraction machinery unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 212291 | Inspection # | 1795445 |
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning out pipe from a 1500-foot hold. The employee was next to the operation area when one of the cables supporting the drilling rig snapped and struck their face. They sustained broken bones, cuts, contusions, and back injuries. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2024, a worker at NBL Services, LLC in GEORGE WEST, TEXAS suffered fractures to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with wire, cables nonelectrified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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