Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201360385 - Employee killed when crushed by sheave housing on oil rig
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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301032868 | 08/18/1997 | 1311 | 0 | Southern Oilfield Services, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1, of Southern Oilfield Services Inc., was removing a drill collar base plate from around the drill collar. The air hoist was being operated by an employee of Murco Drilling Corporation. Employee #1 was attempting to break loose three bolts in the base plate when a 1/2 in. wire rope cable parted. This allowed the drill collar to slide down the mouse hold. Employee #1 was crushed against the sheave housing and the drilling rig floor. He was killed.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 301032868 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |