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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106803570 - Arnold Pipe Inspection & Supply, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Arnold Pipe Inspection & Supply, Inc.
University Waddell #325
Crane, TX 79731
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 12238, Odessa, TX 79768
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/1989
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 05/06/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360168355 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 12/15/1989 | 01/03/1990 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 01/08/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100305 J02 II | 12/15/1989 | 01/03/1990 | $0 | $200 | $0 | 01/08/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 12/15/1989 | 12/18/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/08/1990 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING THE KELLY PIN OF AN OIL RIG. HE WAS USING A PORTABLE LIGHT, LOOKING FOR DEFECTS. HE THEN USED A BLACK AND DECKER PORTABLE ELECTRIC GRINDER TO SMOOTH THE SURFACE. WHEN HE WAS FINISHED GRINDING, HE BEGAN TO COIL THE POWER SUPPLY CORD AROUND THE GRINDER'S SHAFT WHILE IT WAS STILL ENERGIZED. THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED OF THE WOODEN AREA WHERE HE HAD BEEN WORKING TO THE METAL PART OF THE ROTARY TABLE. HE SUDDENLY CLUTCHED THE GRINDER TO HIS CHEST AND FELL BACKWARDS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED. NEITHER GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS NOR WATER-TIGHT CONNECTIONS WERE IN USE.
Keywords: E GI III, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106803570 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Helpers, extractive occupations |