Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Basic Energy Services, L.P., SK E. MRS #174, SARITA, TEXAS 78385
on — Fractures, affecting the knee(s).
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Final narrative
Employee was working from the derrick monkey board latching and unlatching tubing. As he was unlatching the elevator that has horns and a locking mechanism, the employee's harness got caught on the horns. The horns pulled the harness and pulled him down causing small fractures in his knees that required surgery.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Derricks and related equipment
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