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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311686992 - Nomac Drilling, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Nomac Drilling, Llc
Rig 241
Littleton, WV 26581
Mailing Address:
171 Locus Avenue Extension, Mt. Morris, PA 15349
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: 05/21/2009
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 06/30/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100632256 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 11/10/2009 | 05/14/2010 | $4,900 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/08/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on May 20, 2009, five employees were on the floor of a drilling rig when the drill string was being removed from the well bore. As the employees raised and separated two sections of the drill string, all of the employees were exposed to the fumes coming from the center of the drill string. The five employees started having breathing problems and evacuated the drilling rig. After they were off of the rig, all started vomiting. The five employees were immediately transported to a local hospital, and all stayed overnight. Four of the employees were released the following day. The fifth employee was transported to a second hospital and was released on May 22, 2009.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, LUNG, VAPOR, PPE, WELL, OVEREXPOSURE, OIL RIG, VOMIT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311686992 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Drillers, oil well | ||
| 2 | 311686992 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 311686992 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 311686992 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 311686992 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |