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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123629180 - Rowan Companies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Rowan Companies, Inc.
8010 South First Ave.
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
Mailing Address:
5450 Transco Tower, 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361144934 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 02/09/1999 | 02/17/1999 | $2,500 | $5,250 | $0 | 03/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
A Manitowoc crawler crane, Model N 4600, was erected aboard an offshore drilling rig, Gorilla-V, and was being used to hoist a leg section. The leg section was triangular in shape and three employees were assigned to each corner of the leg. The leg section was about 20 feet in the air, when apparently the crane malfunctioned, unexpectedly lowering the 60-foot leg section into the post gear unit walkway, where three employees were waiting to put the leg section into place. The crane operator failed to control the hoisted load, which resulted in fractures for the three hospitalized employees.
Keywords: FRACTURE, CRAWLER CRANE, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123629180 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 123629180 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 123629180 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |