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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100563808 - Pool Well Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Pool Well Service, Inc.
18 Miles South
Rhame, ND 58651
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4336, Williston, ND 58801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360716021 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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 | 04/18/1990 | 04/30/1990 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An approximately 25 lb check valve was placed on the end of a tubing joint and hoisted by the oil well service rig elevators. When the tubing was rotated with the rig tongs, the valve became wedged in the elevators and was screwed off the tubing. The valve fell to the rig work floor area, striking Employee #1 on the head and killing him. Employee #1 was wearing a hard hat.
Keywords: HEAD, UNSECURED, VALVE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100563808 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |