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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1744370.015 - Return Disposal
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Return Disposal
1674 Us 285
Pecos, TX 79772
Mailing Address:
15 Smith Road, #3002, Midland, TX 79705
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2024
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 09/20/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2156046 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $33,876 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,876 |
| Current Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/22/2024 | 08/27/2024 | $7,000 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/22/2024 | 08/27/2024 | $6,500 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260602 D | 07/22/2024 | 08/27/2024 | $6,500 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2024, Employee #1 was assisting in adjusting the position of a Frack Tank when the hoisting chain for the catwalk being installed slipped off the forks. This malfunction caused the catwalk to fall, striking Employee #1. The incident resulted in fatal blunt force trauma to the head and back.
Keywords: Back, Blunt force trauma, Catwalk, Chain, Forks, Frac Tank, Head, Slippery Surface, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1744370.015 | 21 | M | Fatality | Drillers, oil well |