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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102113982 - Prenalta Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Prenalta Corp.
Champion Rig #1
Gillette, WY 82716
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2514, Casper, WY 82602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/16/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360607832 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | OS040006 M | 10/18/1985 | 10/23/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | SS070004 F | 10/18/1985 | 10/23/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
JUST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT EMPLOYEE #2 AND HIS CREW HAD REMOVED ALL THE TUBING FROM AN OIL WELL. EMPLOYEE #3 AND HIS ASSISTANT WERE ASSEMBLING A PERFORATION GUN FOR USE IN THE WELL. WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED EMPLOYEE #3 WAS ASSEMBLING THE GUN'S FIRING MECHANISM AT THE TOP OF THE GUN. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING OPPOSITE EMPLOYEE #3, CHECKING THE DIMENSIONS OF THE GUN. EMPLOYEE #2 WAS APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET BEHIND EMPLOYEE #1. THE PORTION OF THE GUN BEING WORKED ON AT THE TIME CONSISTED OF TWO 10 FOOT SECTIONS CONTAINING 80 CHARGES. THE CHARGES ARE IN ROWS ALONG THE GUN'S LENGTH, 120 DEGREES APART. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS HIT IN BOTH SHOULDERS BY THE BLAST, CAUSING SKIN, MUSCLE AND BONE DAMAGE. EMPLOYEES #2 AND #3 RECEIVED SHRAPNEL WOUNDS AND MINOR BURNS. COMPANY PROCEDURE WASN'T FOLLOWED CONCERNING INSTALLATION OF THREE FIRING PINS INSIDE THE FIRING ASSEMBLY.
Keywords: SHOULDER, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL PERFORATING, BURN, OIL WELL DRILLING, PERFORATING GUN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102113982 | Occupation Not Listed |