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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306618786 - Union Drilling
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Union Drilling
Intrepid Potash Mines
Moab, UT 84532
Mailing Address:
S. Pittsburg Tech. Park 3117 Wash. Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/15/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101560720 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $4,700 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $4,700 |
| 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 | 19100178 M02 | 03/29/2005 | 05/03/2005 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 M05 III | 03/29/2005 | 03/10/2005 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 10005 C02 | 03/29/2005 | 04/01/2005 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on February 25, 2005, six employees for a drilling company were attempting to fit into place a steel plate used for a working surface during drilling operations. One employee was operating a powered industrial truck to lift the plate into position while Employee #1 and three coworkers were pinning the support rods into place. Another coworker was standing and observing the operation. The powered industrial truck operator exited the truck to discuss progress with other employees. The truck began to roll and the observing employee yelled for the other employees to exit the area. Three employees were able to exit the area beneath the platform. Employee #1 was struck by the falling plate. According to eyewitness accounts, Employee #1 then fell to his knees and was struck a second time by the rebounding steel plate. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: STEEL PLATE, OIL WELL DRILLING, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306618786 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |