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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101590107 - Beredco, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Beredco, Inc.
13 Mi. S. & 4.5 Mi. W. Of
Walsh, CO 81090
Mailing Address:
401 E. Douglas Suite 402, Wichita, KS 67202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360555171 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on September 6, 1986, Employees #1 through #4 were using a rig elevator to move drill collars from the rotary table on an oil drilling rig. When a shear pin broke, the elevator latch came open and a drill collar fell onto the workers. Employee #1 suffered severe head and back injuries and later died. Employee #2 dislocated a shoulder, Employee #3 bruised his neck, and Employee #4 cut his finger.
Keywords: HEAD, ELEVATOR GATE, PIN, OIL WELL DRILLING, DRILL COLLAR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, BACK, STRUCK BY, ELEVATOR, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101590107 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101590107 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 101590107 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 101590107 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |