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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107875585 - D A B Oilfield Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
D A B Oilfield Services Inc
Mobil Oilfield, Lu Ranch
Meeteetse, WY 82433
Mailing Address:
1054 West River Road, Worland, WY 82401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/18/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360789994 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $775 |
| 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 | CO040001 C | 07/30/1992 | 08/21/1992 | $400 | $1,500 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | CO150003 A02A | 07/30/1992 | 08/21/1992 | $375 | $750 | $0 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 AND ANOTHER WORKER WERE TRANSPORTING A DITCHING MACHINE (DITCHWITCH MODEL 6510) TO A NEW OIL RIG LOCATION. THE TRUCK AND TRAILER WERE UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE A NEW ROAD WITH A 13 PERCENT GRADE, SO THE TWO EMPLOYEES DECIDED TO OFFLOAD THE DITCHING MACHINE ONTO THE ROAD AND DRIVE IT THE REMAINING 200 OR SO YARDS TO THE OIL RIG LOCATION. AFTER THE DITCHING MACHINE WAS OFFLOADED FROM THE TRAILER, THE OTHER EMPLOYEE GOT IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. HE HAD OPERATED THE MACHINE A FEW TIMES BUT WAS NOT CONSIDERED AN EXPERIENCED OR QUALIFIED OPERATOR. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS THE REGULAR OPERATOR AND WAS VERY EXPERIENCED. HE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND BETWEEN THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS, NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE EMPLOYEE IN THE DITCHING MACHINE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT IT INTO A DIFFERENT DRIVE MODE. HE INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED THE MACHINE INTO NEUTRAL, HOWEVER, AND THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE 13 PERCENT GRADE. EMPLOYEE #1 RAN ALONG THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE TRYING TO STOP IT AS IT ROLLED DOWN THE HILL. HE EITHER TRIPPED AND FELL OR WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY THE FRONT TIRE. THE FRONT TIRE PASSED OVER HIS CHEST AND THE SCRAPER BLADE STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD. EMPLOYEE #1 SUFFERED MASSIVE CHEST INJURIES AND A SKULL FRACTURE, BOTH INSTANTLY FATAL.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, HEAD, STEEP GRADE, TRENCH DIGGER, INEXPERIENCE, TRIPPED, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107875585 | Fatality | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |