Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300478997 - New Prospect Drilling
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
New Prospect Drilling
P O Box 729
Mcalester, OK 74302
Mailing Address:
P O Box 729, Greenwood, AR 73936
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100640614 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,375 |
| 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 | 19100023 A07 | 12/16/1997 | 12/24/1997 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100184 F05 III | 12/16/1997 | 12/24/1997 | $0 | $2,750 | $0 | 01/23/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a ground hand, was directing the placement of a 25,000 lb blowout preventer on the drill stem stack in the substructure of new process drill rig #2. The wire rope sling that was holding the blowout preventer had a knot in it, causing the sling to fail. The blowout preventer fell on Employee #1, who was crushed and killed.
Keywords: UNSECURED, OIL WELL DRILLING, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, SLING, FALLING OBJECT, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300478997 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |