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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302387287 - Mercer Seismic Exploration
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Mercer Seismic Exploration
22 Miles N.E Off Hwy 31
Mcalester, OK 74502
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 387, Taloga, OK 73667
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1382
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/23/1999
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 05/11/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361823339 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 5A0001 | 03/20/2000 | 03/28/2000 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 directed or allowed a coworker to position a rough terrain compressor buggy directly opposite a drilling buggy on a rocky, 7 degree slope. The coworker later stated that he set the parking brake before he left the compressor buggy. After approximately 15 minutes, the compressor buggy began to roll down the slope. It struck a rock, which caused it to change course slightly. The buggy missing the drill mast, but crushed Employee #1 against the drill console to the side of the drill mast. He was killed.
Keywords: BRAKE, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK AGAINST, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, UNMANNED, MOTOR VEHICLE, SLOPE, CART
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302387287 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |