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Inspection: 307522235 - Union Drilling Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Denver
Site Address:
Union Drilling Inc.
Figure Four #8016b
Rifle, CO 81650
Mailing Address:
3117 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2004
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Close Case:10/28/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101573152 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,300 |
| Current Penalty | $18,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,225 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/29/2004 | 01/20/2005 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/29/2004 | 12/15/2004 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/29/2004 | 12/15/2004 | $4,725 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100023 A08 | 09/29/2004 | 12/15/2004 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 09/29/2004 | 12/15/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100132 A | 09/29/2004 | 12/15/2004 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 31, 2005, Employee #1 was a floor hand on an oil and gas exploration rig. At the time when the derrick collapsed and doubled over, he was standing on the monkey board moving drill rods. He fell with the collapsing rig and sustained massive trauma. Employee #1 was killed. He was tied to a wire rope lanyard and was using a harness.
Keywords:collapse, oil well drilling, fall, oil rig
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307522235 | Fatality | Other | Drillers, oil well |
Inspection: 307522227 - Encana Oil & Gas Usa
Inspection Information - Office: Denver
Site Address:
Encana Oil & Gas Usa
Figure Four Ranch #8016b
Rifle, CO 81650
Mailing Address:
950 17th St., Suite 2600, Denver, CO 80202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 211111/Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/2004
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Close Case:11/01/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 307522235 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | $4,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Other | 19100023 A05 | 09/29/2004 | 10/12/2004 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19100023 C01 | 09/29/2004 | 10/12/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
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