Description
Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in February, 2007. A 27-year old male worker, employed as a well test supervisor, was assisting co-workers to retrieve wireline tools stuck in a pipe joint. As they were ramming the tools inside the joint, unexpected pressure released, expelling the tools from the pipe joint and striking the worker in the abdomen area. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.
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March 26, 2008
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Worker impaled with kinley tool cutter
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Title and publication information
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Series Title
Extent
14 pages
Frequency
Once
Publisher / Creator Information
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Publisher
Employment and Immigration (2008-2011)
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Subject Information
Topic
Spatial Coverage
Spatial Coverage
Start Date
2007-02-02
End Date
2007-02-02
Resource Dates
Date Created
2008-03-26
Date Added
2018-01-16T17:00:25.188151
Date Modified
2008-03-26
Date Issued
2008-03-26
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Identifiers
Local Identifier
F-531668
Usage / Licence
Usage Considerations
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) investigates serious incidents, including fatalities, which occur at work sites that fall under provincial OHS legislation. After a serious incident or fatality takes place at a work site, OHS officers investigate the work site to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident or fatality. OHS prepares an investigation report summarizing the incident and then conducts an enforcement action review of the investigation, to determine if the incident file should be submitted to Alberta Justice for consideration for prosecution. OHS publishes the fatality investigation report online only after investigations and all court proceedings, if any, are completed.
Contact
Contact Name
Occupational Health and Safety. Investigation Unit
Contact Email
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Phone 1-866-415-8690 (toll-free)