Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Liberty Oilfield Services, 9540 East 104th Avenue, HENDERSON, COLORADO 80640
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
A mechanic was on top of the HHP in Bay 1 drilling out broken bolts. Another operator was running the overhead crane using a handheld remote, moving it from the south side of the HHP to the north side to pick up a fluid end. As the crane moved over the top of the HHP, it struck the mechanic, knocking him off the HHP onto the cement floor of the shop 13 feet below. The injured employee was hospitalized for broken ribs, a sprained wrist and stitches to the face.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersNonclassifiable
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