Inspection 346808553 OPENED JUL 2, 2023Closed
North Star Island, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734 · Crude Petroleum Extraction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 30, 2023 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by rod
At 4:15 p.m. on June 30, 2023, an employee was field pressure testing prior to installation in a well. The employee's head was struck by a rod that broke and was ejected from a wire line valve. The employee was killed.
Incident on Jun 30, 2023 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by rod during wlv pressure te
At 4:15 p.m. on June 30, 2024, Employee #1, a maintenance technician, was assisting with WLV pressure testing when a rod was ejected from the WLV system. The rod struck Employee #1 in the head, causing a fatal injury. Emergency services were called, but the employee died from the injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $14,063 | $14,063 | Dec 21, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $14,063 | $14,063 | Dec 21, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $14,063 | $14,063 | Dec 21, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $1,128 | $1,128 | Dec 21, 2023 | Final |