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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314936295 - Tomcat Drilling Rig #3
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Tomcat Drilling Rig #3
County Line #1-2 Swd
Billings, OK 74630
Mailing Address:
8301 East 21st N. Suite 360, Wichita, KS 67206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/17/2012
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 03/14/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100648146 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,900 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $5,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A | 01/19/2012 | 03/06/2012 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 B | 01/19/2012 | 03/06/2012 | $3,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 28, 2011, Employee #1, an oil well driller, was working under the sub-frame of the drilling rig, in the shade. The ambient temperature was 99 degrees. Employee #1 started complaining about a feeling of "burning up" inside. A coworker transported him in his personal vehicle to the hospital. The coworker that was driving was pulled over for speeding by the Highway Patrol, and was escorted to the hospital, where Employee #1 was pronounced dead. There was suspicion of possible drug use by Employee #1 and the medical examiner found levels of methamphetamines in his system.
Keywords: HEAT, OIL WELL DRILLING, HEAT EXHAUSTION, OIL RIG, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314936295 | Fatality | Other | Drillers, oil well |