Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 152713.015 - Employee is killed after fall into drilling mud

Accident Summary Nr: 152713.015 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 01/05/2023
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1642608.015	01/06/2023		213111	Devon Energy Corporation

Abstract: At 9:15 p.m. on January 5, 2023, an employee was attempting to control over-foaming on a tank when he removed a grate and accidentally stepped into the opening. The employee fell into the drilling mud and drowned.

Keywords: Drilling Mud, Drown, Drowning, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Grate, Oil Well Drilling/Servicing, Removing

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1642608.015	42	M	Fatality		Drillers, oil well

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