Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14545255 - Employee killed, another injured when block falls

Accident Summary Nr: 14545255 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 10/23/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110123379	10/24/1991	1389	0	Black Warrior Drilling & Completion
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110123585	10/30/1991	1389	0	Thompsons Oil Field Services, Inc.

Abstract: While pulling a rod, the operator ran the block into the crown, causing the drill line to separate. The block fell and struck Employee #1, who was working in the rod basket. He fell from the basket, suffered multiple fractures, and died. Employee #2 jumped from the rig floor to avoid the falling block. He sustained a fractured arm.

Keywords: FRACTURE, BLOCKS, FALL, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, ARM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110123379	Non Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	110123379	Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported
3	110123585			Occupation Not Listed

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