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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311677306 - Whipstock National Gas Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Whipstock National Gas Services, Llc
Hart Well #20
Jacksonburg, WV 26377
Mailing Address:
13646 Route 403 Hwy North, Clymer, PA 15728
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/07/2008
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 06/05/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100631878 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $14,800 | $0 | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $26,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,800 | $0 | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $26,000 |
| 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 | 02/29/2008 | 03/12/2008 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/29/2008 | 03/12/2008 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100022 C | 02/29/2008 | 03/12/2008 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100157 G02 | 02/29/2008 | 03/19/2008 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100023 C01 | 02/29/2008 | 03/12/2008 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Repeat | 19101200 H01 | 02/29/2008 | 03/19/2008 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 02/29/2008 | 03/19/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:35 p.m. on January 6, 2008, Employee #1 was working on a drilling rig floor. Employee #1 positioned the left side tongs onto the section of pipe to hold the pipe, while the top drive section was unscrewed at the top of the pipe. When a coworker moved the lever to unscrew the top drive, the torque applied to the pipe caused the tongs, which were placed on the bottom of the pipe to hold it, to swing around. Employee #1 was struck in the left side of his chest. Employee #1 did not move out of the swing of the tongs before force was applied to the top drive. Another employee went over to Employee #1 and found him responsive but with breathing difficulties. Emergency medical services transported Employee #1 to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Then, Employee #1 was transported to the West Virginia State Medical examiners office in Charleston, West Virginia.
Keywords: CHEST, RIGGING, DRILL PIPE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311677306 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |