Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Zilant Unit B 63-87 5AH, GAIL, TEXAS 79738
on — Fractures , affecting the Rib(s), oblique area.
Final narrative
An employee was on the floor of a workover rig to install an electric submersible pump when rig blocks fell and struck them, resulting in seven broken ribs and a lacerated finger.
Hospitalized Rib(s), oblique area Drums, pulleys, sheaves
More severe injuries at Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
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