HOUSTON — A former Basic Energy Services employee claims he was struck in the head and suffered injuries while attempting to dismantle a well.
Joshua Lackey filed a complaint Jan. 25 in Harris County District Court against Key Rig Energy Services Inc., and James Stein alleging liability.
According to his complaint, Lackey was employed by Basic Energy Services which was under contract with Key Rig Energy to dismantle one of Key Rig's wells. He alleges that on March 23, 2020, he and four others were removing "heavy bolts" from the well while Stein was driving a forklift and caused a well part to become loose.
Lackey claims the well part struck him in the head and caused him to suffer serious injuries and require medical care.
He further claims he has suffered from disfigurement and lost wages as well as loss of future earning capacity. Lackey alleges the defendants were negligent in failing to follow proper safety protocol, failing to warn of the unsafe condition and also claims Stein was using "improper equipment for the job they were performing."
Lackey seeks monetary relief between $250,000 and $1 million, interest and all other just relief. He is represented by Steven Pierret of Bailey & Galyen in Fort Worth.
Harris County District Court case number 2021-04368