Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Company, H&P Rig 259 Schokowsky 44-12H, KILLDEER, NORTH DAKOTA 58640
on — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee had been lowered down to a catwalk with a hoist. He was unhooking the hoist from the rotating head when it fell over. His left leg was pinned between the rotating head and a pipe retention post, resulting in swelling and inability to bear weight on his leg.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedMaterial and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
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