Mai Oil Operations, Inc.

Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — ELLIS, Kansas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mai Oil Operations, Inc. in ELLIS, Kansas
Employer Mai Oil Operations, Inc.
Address North of Intersection of R Road and 360 Ave, in the SW/4 sec 29-13-21W
City, State ZIP ELLIS, Kansas 67637
Report ID 2025087589
Event Date August 1, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries
Body Part Neck and back
Event Type Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified
Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts n.e.c.
Secondary Source Tow truck
Industry (NAICS) 213111
Inspection # 1841991
GPS Coordinates 38.94000, -99.56000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was preparing to install a wrist pin that was suspended by a winch truck into a pumping unit when the winch truck pole fell, striking them. The employee sustained a head laceration and crushing injuries to the cervical and thoracic regions of their spine.

Incident Summary

On August 1, 2025, a worker at Mai Oil Operations, Inc. in ELLIS, Kansas suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the neck and back. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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