Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — GAIL, TEXAS
| Employer | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2025021525 |
| Address | Zilant Unit B 63-87 5AH | City, State ZIP | GAIL, TEXAS 79738 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Secondary Source | Drilling and extraction machinery unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.74000, -101.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the floor of a workover rig to install an electric submersible pump when rig blocks fell and struck them, resulting in seven broken ribs and a lacerated finger.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2025, a worker at Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. in GAIL, TEXAS suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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