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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1786250.015 - White River Operating, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
White River Operating, Llc
4799 Ms 24
Woodville, MS 39669
Mailing Address:
Hwy 15, Ferriday, LA 71334
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/16/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2229927 | ||
| Inspection | 1789733 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,755 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,755 |
| Current Penalty | $34,755 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,755 |
| 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 | 19100184 C09 | 04/29/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100184 F01 | 04/29/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100184 F05 VII | 04/29/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:28 p.m. on November 4, 2024, an employee working as an oil well driller for a drilling company was holding pipes to be lifted. The bleeder valve cable that is attached to the elevator broke causing the 30-pound bleeder valve to fall 90 feet striking the employee on the right shoulder. The employee died from blunt force trauma including fractures and puncture wounds from the impact.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Broke, Drill, Drill Operator, Drilling, Elevated, Elevator, Falling Object, Fracture, Hoist, Hoisting Mechanism, Hoistline, Metal Pipe, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Oil Well Drilling, Oil Well Drilling/Servicing, Puncture, Puncture Wound, Shoulder, Shoulder Bone, Struck By, Unsafe Position, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1786250.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Drillers, oil well |