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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118264 · 11/3/2015 · Basic Energy Services

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source
Valves, nozzles
Secondary source
Oil drilling rigs and machinery

Employer

Name
Basic Energy Services
Location
NMU # 838, CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA, 73018
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee removed a blow out preventer (BOP) from a well head. The BOP was suspended by the rig. While suspended, the BOP started rotating catching the employee's left ring fingertip between the BOP and the stationary well head resulting in amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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