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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308060979 - Tgc Industries Dba Tideland Geophysical
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Tgc Industries Dba Tideland Geophysical
I-35 S,West Of Davis,Exit 55,West On Hwy 7, 5-7mi
Davis, OK 73030
Mailing Address:
1304 Summit Ave, Plano, TX 75074
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1382
NAICS: 541360/Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/29/2004
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 05/13/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100643915 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,250 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $13,050 |
| Current Penalty | $8,470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,470 |
| 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 | 04/18/2005 | 04/22/2005 | $3,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 04/18/2005 | 04/22/2005 | $3,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 04/18/2005 | 04/22/2005 | $1,470 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040040 A | 04/18/2005 | 04/22/2005 | $800 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and his immediate supervisor were moving an oil and gas seismic support vehicle along ranch roads to a public highway, Employee #1 was driving the vehicle. As the vehicle came down a long moderately steep hill, it suddenly sped up, gaining speed as it went down the hill. At the bottom of the hill it left the roadway and went into a dry creek bed, Employee #1 was ejected through the front opening of the vehicle. Employee #1's head struck the overhead canopy frame, and then the middle of the muffler; blood and hair were observed along the right side of the engine cowling and engine. Employee #1 came to rest with his head against the right side of the front bumper; his body was parallel to the bumper with his body projecting away from the bumper. The most probable cause of the accident was excessive speed. The operator was unable to stop the vehicle safely at the speed the vehicle was traveling. There also was no seat belt to prevent the operator from being expelled from the vehicle. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: EJECTED, FRACTURE, HEAD, VEHICLE, SPEEDING, STRUCK AGAINST, ENGINE, SEAT BELT, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308060979 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |