Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14446090 - Employee killed when struck by brake-out tongs

Accident Summary Nr: 14446090 -- Report ID: 0627400 -- Event Date: 11/14/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110406097	11/19/1991	1381	0	Robinson Drilling Company

Abstract: On November 14, 1991, during a trip out operation, the driller operated the drum Hi Lo gear shift lever located at the rear of the driller's console. The driller was standing to the rear of the console to operate the gears. The driller then reached for the drum clutch, not having a clear view of the rig floor, and engaged the brake-out tongs, which struck Employee #1. He died.

Keywords: OBSTRUCTED VIEW, WORK RULES, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK BY, TONGS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110406097			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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