Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110412236 - Tinsley & Son Drilling Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Tinsley & Son Drilling Corp.
Rig 5, Seven Mi. Ne On Hwy 302
Mentone, TX 79745
Mailing Address:
8510 West I-20, Odessa, TX 79766
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/1991
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 01/04/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360341267 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $400 | $0 | $9,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $100 | $100 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 10/04/1991 | 10/09/1991 | $1,800 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Repeat | 19101200 E01 | 10/04/1991 | 10/09/1991 | $100 | $4,000 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 09/17/1991 | 09/19/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03002 | Other | 19040002 A | 09/17/1991 | 09/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03003 | Other | 19040006 | 09/17/1991 | 09/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 03004 | Other | 19040008 | 09/17/1991 | 09/20/1991 | $100 | $400 | $0 | 10/29/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
During well circulation, when the pipe was pulled, the lead tongs were inadvertently engaged, striking Employee #1 in the head. He died.
Keywords: HEAD, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK BY, TONGS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110412236 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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