Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sun Well Service, Inc., Cook Location 9-10 miles SE Williston, WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA 58801
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An oil derrick operator was reaching out to remove slack in a cable. His right hand was caught between the cable and the rod elevator as the rig operator came down with the blocks. His ring finger was crushed and his middle finger was amputated.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Oil drilling rigs and machinery
At about 11:20 a.m. on April 16, 2022, an employee was using a wrench to tighten a polish rod at an oil well head. The wrench slipped off the collar. As the employee reached behind the wrench to replace it on the collar, the stuffing box slid down, trapping the employee's right index finger against the wrench. The fingertip was amputated near the nail bed.
An employee was using a wrench to remove a rod box at a well head. The rod box broke free and released energy to the employee's right leg, resulting in a right leg fracture.
An employee was lifting pipe out of the wrangler. The pipe slipped out of the elevator and struck the employee in the face and shoulder. The employee was knocked unconscious.
An employee was using a rig elevator to pull rods out of a hole. As he lowered blocks down the elevator, the block brakes failed, allowing the elevators to strike and fracture the upper phalange on his left thumb.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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