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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 693465 - R C Chapman Drilling Co Rig 203
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
R C Chapman Drilling Co Rig 203
Malhman 1 Off Hwy 77.8 Miles North
La Grange, TX 78945
Mailing Address:
Po Box 41089, Houston, TX 77241
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/1984
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 09/30/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360549679 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $210 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $210 |
| 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 I02 | 12/10/1984 | 12/15/1984 | $210 | $420 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
THE OIL WELL DRILLING CREW WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A TRIP OUT OF HOLE. THE DRILL STRING WAS PULLED UP AND SET IN SLIPS. THE BREAK-OUT AND BACK UP TONGS WERE ATTACHED. THE DRILLER ACTUATED THE BREAK-OUT CATHEAD. WHEN THE TOOL JOINT BROKE LOOSE THE BREAK-OUT TONGS CAME LOOSE. THE BREAK-OUT CATHEAD LINE CAUGHT ON THE CATHEAD SHAFT COUPLING, CAUSING THE LINE TO CONTINUE PULLING. WHEN THE SLACK WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE TONG SNUB LINE THE TONGS SWUNG WITH GREAT FORCE, STRIKING THE VICTIM AND THROWING HIM AGAINST THE DRAWWORKS.
Keywords: OIL WELL DRILLING, DRAWWORKS, STRUCK BY, TONGS, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 693465 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |