Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14511133 - STRUCK BY FALLING SECTION OF TUBING FROM DERRICK ELEVATOR.

Accident Summary Nr: 14511133 -- Report ID: 0625400 -- Event Date: 05/23/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1911494	05/23/1985	1389	0	Bennies Well Service Co Inc

Abstract: THE REWORK CREW HAD REMOVED A STRING OF MIXED TUBING (OVERSIZED-2 3/8" AND LINE-2"). WHEN THEY REINSERTED THE DRILL STRING, THE FIRST TWO SECTIONS USED WERE OVERSIZED. NO INSERTS WERE NEEDED TO HOOK THESE TO THE ELEVATOR. THE THIRD SECTION, HOWEVER, WAS 2" LINE PIPE. WHEN THE HANDS CONNECTED THE ELEVATOR TO THE TUBING, THEY FORGOT TO USE THE INSERTS. AS THE RIG OPERATOR BEGAN LIFTING THE SECTION OFF THE HORIZONTAL RACK, THE SECTION END HIT THE ELEVATOR AND SLID ON THROUGH, STRIKING THE DRILL HANDS. THE EMPLOYEES WERE NOT WEARING ANY HEAD PROTECTION.

Keywords: DERRICK, DRILL PIPE, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK BY, ELEVATOR, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1911494			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	1911494			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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