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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301032868 - Southern Oilfield Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Southern Oilfield Services, Inc.
Alban Road, Murco Drilling Rig #22
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 129, Sandersville, MS 39477
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101360485 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/08/1997 | 10/28/1997 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 10/08/1997 | 10/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Southern Oilfield Services Inc., was removing a drill collar base plate from around the drill collar. The air hoist was being operated by an employee of Murco Drilling Corporation. Employee #1 was attempting to break loose three bolts in the base plate when a 1/2 in. wire rope cable parted. This allowed the drill collar to slide down the mouse hold. Employee #1 was crushed against the sheave housing and the drilling rig floor. He was killed.
Keywords: WIRE ROPE, WORK RULES, OIL WELL DRILLING, BROKEN CABLE, DRILL COLLAR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301032868 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |