Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 137208.015 - Employee is struck and killed by rotating pipe wrench

Accident Summary Nr: 137208.015 -- Report ID: 0636900 -- Event Date: 07/01/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1542238.015	07/16/2021		237110	Peck'S Well Drilling Co., Inc.

Abstract: At 10:30 a.m. on July 1, 2021, an employee operated a rig to ensure the stability of well walls. The employee placed a thirty-six inch pipe wrench on the top head that was then possibly activated by the employee who accidently bumped the lever. The top head rotated the wrench that then struck the employee in the chest. Employee received a blunt force injury and puncture that killed the employee.

Keywords: Blunt force, Chest, Control Lever, Operator, Pipe Wrench, Puncture, Struck By, Well

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1542238.015	52	M	Fatality

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