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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: 1787476.015 - Walker-Hill Environmental, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Walker-Hill Environmental, Inc.
28575 Highway 32
Oakland, MS 38948
Mailing Address:
4 South Poplar Street, Foxworth, MS 39483
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562910/Remediation Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2231496 | ||
| Inspection | 1787490 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1787485 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on November 11, 2024, Employee #1 was preparing for work to begin on MW6. As the mast was being raised on the drill rig, the mast made contact with an overhead power line, energizing the rig. Employee #1 was near the rig and was shocked by the electrical contact. Employee #1 suffered fatal heart failure due to the electrical shock.
Keywords: Drill, Drilling, Electric Shock, Electrical, Electrocuted, Heart, Heart Attack, High Voltage, Power Lines, Shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1787476.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Drillers, oil well |