Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303081251 - El Paso Production Company

Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office

Inspection Nr: 303081251

Report ID: 0625700

Date Opened: 05/24/2000

Site Address:
El Paso Production Company
3miles East Of Hwy 532 On Peach Tree Rd.
Dubberly, LA 71024

Mailing Address:
Four Greenway Plaza, Suite 569b, Houston, TX 77046

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1311

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/25/2000

Emphasis: L:Oilgas

Case Closed: 06/05/2000

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100551530

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200551562

Event: 05/23/2000

Employee killed when oil rig mast collapses

Employee #1, a drilling consultant, and a coworker were alone on the rig floor, using hydraulic jaws to free a stuck drill pipe. The jaws were 5,800 ft down the hole, just above the drill bit and collars. As the rig pulled up with great force, the jaws activated and the overloaded mast collapsed and fell on Employee #1. He suffered massive trauma and was killed instantly. The tool pusher sustained lacerations to his leg and elbow, for which he was treated and released.

Keywords: DERRICK, STUCK, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, COLLAPSE, CRUSHED, HYDRAULIC TOOL, OIL WELL SERVICING, OIL RIG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303081251					Occupation Not Listed

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