Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110326170 - Plains Plugging & Well Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Plains Plugging & Well Service Inc
22 Mi Nw Of Miami Tx
Miami, TX 79059
Mailing Address:
1000 Industrial Blvd, Borger, TX 79007
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/02/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360913495 | ||
| Referral | 901443556 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $825 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $825 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 04/10/1996 | 04/22/1996 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 04/22/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100027 D05 | 04/10/1996 | 04/22/1996 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 04/22/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 B07 II | 04/10/1996 | 04/22/1996 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 04/22/1996 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had been working on the tubing boards of an oil well servicing rig for approximately 45 minutes when he became disoriented because of the cold weather. He undid his lanyard and stumbled forward onto another part of the platform, grabbing the guardrail with one arm. Before other employees could reach him, he rolled off the platform and fell 55 feet. Employee #1 died of a fractured skull.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WELL SERVICE RIG, WORK RULES, SKULL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, OIL WELL SERVICING, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, TIE-OFF
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110326170 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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