Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14393201 - Struck by Falling Survey Assembly at Oil Rig

Accident Summary Nr: 14393201 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 08/05/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100256221	08/09/1985	1479	0	Freeport Sulphur Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was assisting in making up the kelly, in preparation for drilling with the main drum. The auxiliary drum had a Dyna drill assembly (for picture taking) connected, but tied off to the side of the derrick. When the main drum engaged, the auxiliary also engaged, bringing the survey camera assembly to the top of the sheave. The wire line was severed, causing the survey assembly to fall to the derrick floor. One section fell on Employee #1, killing him.

Keywords: OIL WELL DRILLING, BROKEN CABLE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, LOAD LINE, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100256221			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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