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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308322015 - Rowan Drilling Company
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Inspection Nr: 308322015
Report ID: 0626700
Date Opened: 06/30/2006
Site Address:
Rowan Drilling Company
Rig # 31
Nederland, TX 77627
Mailing Address:
9300 Telephone Road, Houston, TX 77075
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/2006
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 11/02/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101932051 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100179 N03 IIIB | 12/28/2006 | 01/03/2007 | $0 | $2,125 | $0 | 01/31/2007 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201923992
Event: 06/29/2006
Employee Is Killed by Falling Drill Rig Handrail
Employee #1 was standing on the ground and talking to a coworker, when the weld failed on a drill rig handrail above him. The handrail fell approximately 30 feet and struck the employee, killing him.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HANDRAIL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308322015 | Fatality | Cancer | Occupation not reported |