Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — PECOS, Texas
| Employer | Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. |
| Address | Rig 332 |
| City, State ZIP | PECOS, Texas 79772 |
| Report ID | 2025088305 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person |
| Source of Injury | Crowbars |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.46000, -103.39000 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 20, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., two employees were removing a suction module on a mud pump. Three bolts were sheared off and the fourth bolt was frozen, making it difficult to remove the module. The employees used a 5-foot pry bar inserted in the bolt hole to free up the module while a forklift bumped and lifted the module using a two-part sling. When the forklift bumped the module, the module came free, causing the pry bar to jump and pinch the injured employee's left little finger against the pulsation dampener, which resulted in a partial fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2025, a worker at Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. in PECOS, Texas suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with crowbars identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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