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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100256221 - Freeport Sulphur Company
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Freeport Sulphur Company
Rig 6 Grand Isle Mine
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Mailing Address:
Po Box 61520, New Orleans, LA 70160
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1479
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360691364 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| Current Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100219 P01 | 08/23/1985 | 08/26/1985 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100256221 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |