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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018089009 · 8/30/2018 · Aly Energy Services Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Secondary source
Oil drilling rigs and machinery

Employer

Name
Aly Energy Services Inc.
Location
Oil Rig near Hwy 83 and Hwy 133, CATARINA, TEXAS, 78836
NAICS
213111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was helping guide a pipe into place to connect to rig equipment. His left hand was caught between the pipe flange and the rig equipment's frame, and his ring finger was pinched. The tip was amputated. Personal protective equipment and impact gloves were being worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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