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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308306299 - Grant Geophysical, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Grant Geophysical, Inc.
4 Miles N Of Wilsall On 89 North
Livingston, MT 59047
Mailing Address:
14521 Old Katy Road Suite 100, Houston, TX 77079
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1382
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/2006
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 12/07/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101870459 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $9,450 |
| Current Penalty | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $9,450 |
| 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 | 11/15/2006 | 11/19/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 B | 11/15/2006 | 11/19/2006 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 11/15/2006 | 11/20/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 31, 2006, Employee #1 was working as a trouble shouter near Wilsall, MT, for a geophysical services company that discovered oil and gas reservoirs. The employee was driving an ATV, while wearing a helmet, on moderately steep terrain when he lost control of the vehicle and suffered an accident. Among the potential causes of the accident were speeding and excessive loading of the front end of the vehicle, as it was loaded over the 65 lbs recommended by the manufacturer. A coworker found the employee lying lifeless on the ground with the rear portion of the ATV resting on his neck. The coroner concluded that the cause of death was mechanical asphyxiation.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, GAS WELL, ROLL-OVER, DRIVER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, MOTORCYCLE, OIL WELL SERVICING, FALLING OBJECT, LOST CONTROL, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308306299 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |