# Dislocation of joints at Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2017043401` · 4/14/2017 · KINDERHOOK, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Dislocation of joints
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Oil drilling rigs and machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc
- **Location:** Kinderhook Memorial Library, KINDERHOOK, NEW YORK, 12106
- **NAICS:** 541380
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was tightening straps to secure drill rods to the rack on the side of a drill rig. The drill rig operator was unaware that the employee's hand was on the drill rod rack and moved the drill rig, catching the employee's hand between the rig and rack. He suffered a dislocated wrist and damaged ligaments, requiring surgery.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*