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Inspection: 102329422 - Trans American Natural Gas Corp., Rig #75
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Trans American Natural Gas Corp., Rig #75
Hwy 83 South Of Laredo
Laredo, TX 78040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/1991
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 06/29/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360922496 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $11,000 | $0 | $27,500 | $5,000 | $0 | $43,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,500 | $0 | $16,000 | $4,000 | $0 | $25,500 |
| 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 | 03/18/1992 | 03/25/1992 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 D01 I | 03/18/1992 | 03/28/1992 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 03/18/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 03/18/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100242 A | 03/18/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 03/18/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100023 C01 | 03/18/1992 | 03/21/1992 | $5,625 | $7,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02002 | Repeat | 19100151 C | 03/18/1992 | 03/25/1992 | $9,375 | $12,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02003 | Repeat | 19100157 E03 | 03/18/1992 | 03/28/1992 | $1,000 | $7,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 03001 | Other | 19040002 A | 03/18/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 03002 | Other | 19040008 | 03/18/1992 | 03/21/1992 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 16, 1991, Trans American Natural Gas Corporation Rig #75 was drilling a gas well to a depth of 9,200 ft and was at the 6,480 ft level. A logging trip had just been completed and the crew had begun to trip pipe back into the wellbore. After all drill collars and approximately thirty 4 1/2 in. drill pipe were added to the drill string, the wellbore was circulated for approximately 30 minutes. Another twenty nine 4 1/2 in. drill pipe were added. The thirtieth 4 1/2 in. drill pipe was added and torqued up. The driller then raised the drill string and the floorhands removed the slips from the rotary table. The driller heard a loud bang and looked to see the upper section of the derrick mast and associated equipment falling. Employee #1, the derrickman, was working on the pipe racking board and had no time to get onto the geronimo escape device. He was caught in the fall and was injured. He died.
Keywords: DERRICK, DERRICKMAN, COLLAPSE, GERONIMO LINE, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, FALL, GAS WELL DRILLING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102329422 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |