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1910629.015 | 1910629

Case Status: OPEN

Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.

Inspection: 1910629.015 - Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1910629.015

Report ID: 0729700

Date Opened: 08/11/2026

Site Address:
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
601 Idlewilde Pl.
Salina, KS 67401

Mailing Address:
1525 East North Street, Salina, KS 67401

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 325320/Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Complaint

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 08/11/2026

Emphasis:

Case Closed:

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Complaint	2476252	Yes	Yes

Case Status: OPEN

Inspection: 1910629 - D.B. Drilling Co. Rig #11

Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1910629

Report ID: 0625400

Date Opened: 06/26/1985

Site Address:
D.B. Drilling Co. Rig #11
45 Mi. West
San Angelo, TX 76901

Mailing Address:
Po Box 3037, Abilene, TX 79602

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1381

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/26/1985

Emphasis: L:Oilgas

Case Closed: 06/26/1985

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360671051

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14511182

Event: 06/21/1985

STRUCK BY HANDLE OF 36 INCH PIPE WRENCH

EMPLOYEES REPAIRING A DRILLING RIG MUD PUMP USED A 36" PIPE WRENCH TO TURN THE PUMP OVER SLOWLY. THE WRENCH WAS LEFT ON THE SHAFT OF THE DRIVING PULLEY WHEN REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. EMPLOYEE #1 STARTED THE DIESEL ENGINE WHICH DRIVES THE MUD PUMP. WHEN HE ENGAGED THE CLUTCH THE WRENCH ROTATED WITH THE SHAFT. THE WRENCH HANDLE STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD AND CHEST, KILLING HIM.

Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, MUD PUMP, REPAIR, OIL WELL DRILLING, PIPE WRENCH, SHAFT, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1910629			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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