Struck by 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 AAA Well Service, LLC, Endeavor Cypert 57-51 #221 (Rig 124), KNOTT, TEXAS 79748
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A crew was rigging down when a weight bucket became hung up while the derrick was being scoped in. One of the employees pulled on the cable, causing the climbing assist weight to come loose and descend toward him. As a result, he let go of the line and was struck by the weight. He suffered a right arm fracture, broken ribs, and lacerations to his left gallbladder and kidney.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersOil drilling rigs and machinery
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