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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103400842 - Diatom Drilling Co
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Diatom Drilling Co
4 Miles East Of Borger Killough Lease
Borger, TX 79008
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 5004, Borger, TX 79008
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1992
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 05/13/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360910509 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 10/22/1992 | 10/27/1992 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 CLIMBED A DERRICK TO LOCK IN "DOGS" WHEN A HYDRAULIC LINE THAT PROVIDED FLUID TO LIFT THE DERRICK BROKE. THE TOP STAGE OF THE DERRICK DROPPED SUDDENLY AND DECAPITATED EMPLOYEE #1. HE WAS WEDGED BETWEEN DERRICK SECTIONS WHILE STILL ON THE LADDER.
Keywords: DERRICKMAN, OIL WELL DRILLING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, DECAPITATED, FALLING OBJECT, DERRICK PLATFORM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103400842 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |