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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1645003.015 - 65804 - John Vogler Drilling Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
65804 - John Vogler Drilling Inc
2368 Hwy 853
Greenville, KY 42345
Mailing Address:
Po Box 319, Greenville, KY 42345
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1989873 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | 19100028 B15 | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 B06 | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 2.181(3)(2) | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on January 16, 2023, two employees, Employee #1 and Employee #2, of an oil well drilling company we're performing maintenance on two fiberglass crude oil tanks on a rural oil well pumping site. While attempting to install a tank level equalizer pipe to the tanks an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was found 100 feet from the site unresponsive with no pulse. The employee was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead. Employee #2 was hospitalized to treat respiratory issues and released the next day.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Explosion, Maintenance, Oil Tank, Oil Well Drilling/Servicing, Oil Well Servicing, Respiratory, Struck By, Tank, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1645003.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |