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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110421856 - Mallord Workover & Drilling, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Mallord Workover & Drilling, Inc.
Irish Bend Road, Port Of Iberia
New Iberia, LA 70560
Mailing Address:
P. O. Drawer 51498, Lafayette, LA 70505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360336564 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| Current Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| 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 | 19150012 C01 | 05/15/1990 | 06/18/1990 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150099 H | 05/15/1990 | 06/11/1990 | $120 | $120 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19150099 E01 I | 05/15/1990 | 06/11/1990 | $120 | $120 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19150007 A01 | 05/15/1990 | 06/11/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19150007 A02 | 05/15/1990 | 06/11/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19150007 C01 | 05/15/1990 | 06/11/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On the morning of May 6, 1990, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were working at the Mallard Workover and Drilling, Inc., yard in the port of Iberia near New Iberia, LA. They had been instructed to check for conditions inside a rectangular tank on the lower portion of rig barge #24. The employees entered the tank, which measured approximately 10 ft by 5 ft, through a circular manhole opening. Mud lines passed through the tank, which was used to hold additional water for drilling operations. Without taking any gas or air quality readings, Employee #1 climbed down a ladder into the tank where he was overcome due to insufficient oxygen. He fell face down into accumulated water and died. Employees #2 and #3 also entered the tank and passed out. They were hospitalized and stayed at least one night in the Intensive Care Unit. There was insufficient oxygen in the tank and the employees were not wearing respirators.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, DROWN, GAS WELL DRILLING, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110421856 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 110421856 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 110421856 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |