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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022021399 · 2/14/2022 · Cholla Petroleum, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Clamps, couplings
Secondary source
Oil drilling rigs and machinery

Employer

Name
Cholla Petroleum, Inc.
Location
Scotland Water Flood Unit #408, SCOTLAND, TEXAS, 76379
NAICS
211120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was tightening a clamp on a polish rod for an oil well. A bottom clamp slipped and caught his right index finger against the carrier on the bridle of the pump jack. The right index finger was amputated near the middle joint.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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