Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pioneer Well Service, 119 Well Street East, WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA 58801
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
Two employees were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during maintenance operations on a workover rig in the maintenance shop. One employee suffered a crushing injury when a derrick floor fell on his chest, breaking ribs and causing a collapsed lung. A second employee suffered a broken elbow due to a fall sustained while attempting to hold the falling rig floor.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersDerricks and related equipment
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