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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102094331 - Exterra Division Of Dave'S Drilling Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Exterra Division Of Dave'S Drilling Co.
577 West 3410 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Mailing Address:
900 Potrerro Grande Drive, Monteray Park, CA 91754
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1781
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/18/1987
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/31/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360112403 |
Investigation Summary
Several employees were using a Porta TKT RT 1800 workover type drilling rig to drill for cyanide and methane gas in the vicinity of Monterey Park, California. When they were drilling the last of seven holes on the property, gas in concentrations of up to 110 ppm escaped into the work area. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were exposed to the escaped gas, treated at a hospital, and released.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS, GAS, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, GAS LEAK, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CYANIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102094331 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Drillers, oil well | ||
| 2 | 102094331 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Drillers, oil well | ||
| 3 | 102094331 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Drillers, oil well |