Premium Oilfield Technologies
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Fractures — MIDKIFF, TEXAS
| Employer | Premium Oilfield Technologies | Report ID | 2025010091 |
| Address | Nabors X46, Neal Ranch 97 A Unit 9702 BH | City, State ZIP | MIDKIFF, TEXAS 79755 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333132 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.63000, -101.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee in a man basket was assisting with repositioning an actuator guard on a valve. The man basket became stuck on part of a ladder. The actuator was transferred out of the basket, which lightened the load enough for the basket to become unstuck. The basket then raised and jolted as it became unstuck, causing the employee's face to contact the railing of the basket. The employee's jaw was broken in two places.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2025, a worker at Premium Oilfield Technologies in MIDKIFF, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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