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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303934293 - Directional Drilling Services Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Directional Drilling Services Llc.
550 Abernathy Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Mailing Address:
1988 Highway 29n, Newnan, GA 30263
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 04/01/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100201276 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 12/14/2001 | 01/11/2002 | $750 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/29/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/17/2001 | 01/14/2002 | $750 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/29/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 10, 2001, Employee #1 was standing adjacent to a drill stem, which had a 42-inch pipe wrench attached. As pressure was applied to the stem, the wrench and stem turned. The wrench struck Employee #1, and he was killed.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, UNSECURED, STRUCK BY, BORING MACHINE, FLYING OBJECT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303934293 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |