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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110406097 - Robinson Drilling Company
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Robinson Drilling Company
Off Hwy 87, 2 1/2 Miles So. Lamesa
Big Spring, TX 79720
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 311, Big Spring, TX 79720
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/25/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360341432 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 02/07/1992 | 03/26/1992 | $0 | $400 | $0 | 03/03/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On November 14, 1991, during a trip out operation, the driller operated the drum Hi Lo gear shift lever located at the rear of the driller's console. The driller was standing to the rear of the console to operate the gears. The driller then reached for the drum clutch, not having a clear view of the rig floor, and engaged the brake-out tongs, which struck Employee #1. He died.
Keywords: OBSTRUCTED VIEW, WORK RULES, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK BY, TONGS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110406097 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |