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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314507328 - Unit Drilling Company
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Unit Drilling Company
Mesa 8c2-19 Re Rig 322, S19,T32n,R109w
Boulder, WY 82923
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 702500, Tulsa, OK 74170
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Oildrill
Case Closed: 06/15/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100981406 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,250 |
| Current Penalty | $4,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,250 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 06/28/2011 | 07/22/2011 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/19/2011 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 06/28/2011 | 07/22/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/19/2011 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100132 D01 II | 06/28/2011 | 07/22/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/19/2011 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 06/28/2011 | 07/22/2011 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/19/2011 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | OD030001 B03 | 06/28/2011 | 07/01/2011 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/19/2011 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | OD060001 AIX | 06/28/2011 | 07/01/2011 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $0 | 07/19/2011 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 4, 2011, Employee #1, a motorman of an oil drilling rig was, struck by an unexpected release of pressurized drilling mud when a threaded nibble connection on the pipe stand came loose. Employee #1 was also burned when the mud struck an energized halogen light fixture on the rig and ignited. Employee #1 died as a result of the injuries he sustained from the accident.
Keywords: BURN, STANDPIPE, LIGHTING FIXTURE, OIL WELL DRILLING, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE PIPING, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314507328 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |