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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311323075 - Gene D. Yost & Son, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Gene D. Yost & Son, Inc.
Well 234, Springer 13, Goslin Road
Jefferson, PA 15344
Mailing Address:
313 Steele Hill Road, Mt. Morris, PA 15349
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/24/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360950570 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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 | 02/27/2008 | 03/03/2008 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 3, 2007, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were beneath a rig platform removing a blowout preventer flange. It was connected to a shutoff valve of a recently dug natural gas well head. They were utilizing two chain wrenches to unscrew the flange from atop of the valve when the valve separated from the well head. The flange struck and flung them 60 ft into the air. Employee #1 came to rest approximately 30 to 40 ft from the gas well rig and was killed. Employee #2 was hospitalized with bruises and contusions.
Keywords: CHEST, AIR PRESSURE, FRACTURE, GAS WELL, WELL, VALVE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311323075 | Fatality | Fracture | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators | ||
| 2 | 311323075 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |