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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308307891 - Pioneer Drilling
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Pioneer Drilling
30 Miles West Of Fairview Off Hwy 201 Rd 317
Sidney, MT 59270
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 2507, Williston, ND 58801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 211111/Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/2007
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 08/30/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101870509 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,275 |
| Current Penalty | $6,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,275 |
| 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 | 05/02/2007 | 06/02/2007 | $6,275 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/18/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 H02 I | 05/02/2007 | 05/08/2007 | $1,275 | $1,275 | $0 | 05/18/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C05 IID | 05/02/2007 | 05/08/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/18/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was struck by falling steps when the metal steps he was ascending to the drilling platform dislodged and fell. Employee #1 also fell and the steps landed on him. Employee #1 died of asphyxiation.
Keywords: STAIR, ASPHYXIATED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308307891 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |