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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023087538 · 8/17/2023 · Beaird Drilling Services, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Wire, cables-nonelectrical
Secondary source
Oil drilling rigs and machinery

Employer

Name
Beaird Drilling Services, Inc.
Location
13235 State Park Road, FENTRESS, TEXAS, 78622
NAICS
238190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee went to move a cable that was caught on the drilling rig when the cable snapped and struck him in the hard hat, knocking him against the rig. The force from the snapping cable amputated his little fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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