Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Helmerich & Payne Drilling, Hwy 76 South Eastern County Rd. 1520, LINDSAY, OKLAHOMA 73052
on — Amputations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was performing rig-down operations for an oil drilling rig when a large cylinder fell and crushed the employee's right leg below the knee resulting in amputation.
HospitalizedAmputationLower leg(s)Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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