Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300706579 - Caza Drilling Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Caza Drilling Inc
Hogback 64x-25g
Big Pinney, WY 83113
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 17805, Denver, CO 80217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Oildrill
Case Closed: 12/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100980101 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 27110105 B06A | 11/03/1998 | 09/08/1998 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 11/03/1998 | 09/08/1998 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 7, 1998, Employee #1 and coworkers were rigging down after completing drilling operations. Employee #1 and a coworker were instructed to ascend the derrick and prepare for bridle-up procedures. The bridle line was normally secured to the inside of the derrick by sash cords, with the excess line on the outside of the derrick. While Employee #1 and the coworker ascended the derrick, they released the sash cords. After latching the bridle line into the blocks (hooks), they gave the signal to raise the blocks. The bridle line started to self-feed, causing it to fall toward the inside of the derrick. Employee #1 apparently tried to grab the line to prevent it from doing this and was pulled off of the derrick. He fell approximately 60 ft to the rig floor, and was killed. Neither Employee #1 nor the coworker were using any form of fall protection.
Keywords: DERRICK, RIGGING, WORK RULES, OIL WELL DRILLING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, OIL RIG, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300706579 | Fatality | Other | Helpers, extractive occupations |
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