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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310729694 - Omni Energy Services Corp. - Drilling Division
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Omni Energy Services Corp. - Drilling Division
Pr 4055 Off Cr 490
Leona, TX 75850
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3761, Lafayette, LA 70502
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: 03/21/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/08/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101763787 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 19100219 H01 | 06/25/2007 | 07/28/2007 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/17/2007 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on February 3, 2007, Employee #1 and a coworker (helper) were preparing the seismic drilling rig and water buggy for drilling the first hole of the day. Employee #1 had the rotary on the drilling rig running while he was preparing it for operation. The rotary, with no drill bit connected, was protruding approximately 2 feet horizontally from the rear of the drilling rig and was approximately 5 feet above the ground. The helper was on top of the water buggy and was not watching him. Evidently, during the preparation process, Employee #1 reached toward the rotating rotary and the right sleeve of his jacket was caught by the protruding u-bolt, resulting in his body being entangled on and around the rotary. Employee #1 sustained multiple fractures and blunt force trauma injuries, and was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, DRILL OPERATOR, ROTATING SHAFT, OIL WELL DRILLING, CAUGHT BY, TORSO, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310729694 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |