Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1358902 - Well Tech Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North
Site Address:
Well Tech Inc
1 Mi West Of State Hwy 35
Alvin, TX 77511
Mailing Address:
700 Rusk, Houston, TX 77002
Union Status: Union
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/25/1984
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 360548804 |
Investigation Summary
THE WORKERS WERE PULLING PIPE ON A WHEELED, OPERATING OIL RIG. WHILE A HOIST BLOCK WAS BEING LOWERED, A BROKEN COTTER PIN CAUSED A BRAKE LINKAGE PIN TO WORK LOOSE. WITH NO BRAKES, THE HOIST BLOCK CAME DOWN WITHOUT RESTRAINT, STRIKING AND KILLING EMPLOYEE #1.
Keywords:brake, hoisting mechanism, cotter pin, hoist, struck by, falling object, oil rig
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 1358902 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |