WILLISTON, N.D. —
Authorities have identified the man who died at an oilfield worksite near Williston.
Williams County sheriff's officials say 34-year-old Jesus Vicente Herrera died Saturday when he was struck in the head by a heavy rod. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating his death.
Herrera was an oil field hand for Brigade Energy Services in Williston.
OSHA's last investigation of an oilfield-related fatality in North Dakota was in February 2018.
Jesus was born on August 17, 1984 and passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Jesus was a resident of Williston, North Dakota at the time of passing. Jesus Vicente Herrera He will be returned to Liberal Kansas for funeral services and burial.