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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100928654 - Burris Drilling Company
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Burris Drilling Company
15 Miles South Ot Town, East Of Hwy #85
Williston, ND 58801
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3890, Casper, WY 82602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/13/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360454086 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/25/1989 | 02/03/1989 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 01/25/1989 | 02/03/1989 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was caught in a pinch point when a 48 ft long piece of oil rig equipment, a kelly sock and kelly, was raised approximately 6 feet on one end. When the equipment started to pivot and slide, Employee #1 tried to run and escape but tripped and fell. He was struck by the 5,000 to 6,000 lb piece of equipment and was killed.
Keywords: UNSECURED, OIL WELL DRILLING, KELLY BUSHING, TRIPPED, STRUCK BY, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100928654 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |