DUCHESNE COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 10, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) — A Roosevelt man died Tuesday when part of a service rig floor fell on him at an oilfield location in the Hancock Cove area of Duchesne County.
The deceased has been identified as Andrew Romero, 40, according to a news release from Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency personnel were called about 8 a.m. to a service, or workover, rig near 750 North and 3000 West, according to the news release.
“When deputies arrived, they learned crews from an oilfield service company were working to move a heavy, metal floor from one service rig to another.” the news release said. “During the move a section of the floor fell on Romero.”
Romero was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was transported to the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy, per protocol.
The sheriff’s office and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration are investigating.
