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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1645003.015 - 65804 - John Vogler Drilling Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
65804 - John Vogler Drilling Inc
2368 Hwy 853
Greenville, KY 42345
Mailing Address:
Po Box 319, Greenville, KY 42345
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1989873 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $11,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | 19100028 B15 | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 B06 | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $5,200 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 2.181(3)(2) | 05/30/2023 | 06/05/2023 | $500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/12/2023 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on January 16, 2023, two employees, Employee #1 and Employee #2, of an oil well drilling company we're performing maintenance on two fiberglass crude oil tanks on a rural oil well pumping site. While attempting to install a tank level equalizer pipe to the tanks an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was found 100 feet from the site unresponsive with no pulse. The employee was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead. Employee #2 was hospitalized to treat respiratory issues and released the next day.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Explosion, Maintenance, Oil Tank, Oil Well Drilling/Servicing, Oil Well Servicing, Respiratory, Struck By, Tank, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1645003.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |