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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1793780.015 - Sendero Drilling Company Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Sendero Drilling Company Llc.
Sendero Drilling 103 32' 20'57" N 102 16'42" W
Andrews, TX 79714
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 5891, San Angelo, TX 76902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/13/2024
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2242049 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,895 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,895 |
| Current Penalty | $14,895 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,895 |
| 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 | 06/12/2025 | 07/14/2025 | $14,895 | $14,895 | $0 | 07/07/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 2024, an employee working for an oil and gas drilling company was standing near the blowout preventer (BOP) area of the choke and kill valve. A line leading to the choke and kill valve became dislodged and caused high pressure material to be released from the system. The employee died when struck by the kill line.
Keywords: Abrasion, Air Pressure, Blowout--Oil Well, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Contusion, Drill, Drill Operator, Drilling, High Pressure, High Pressure Pipe, Hose, Oil Rig, Oil Well Drilling, Oil Well Drilling/Servicing, Overpressure, Pressure Release, Struck By, Unsafe Position, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1793780.015 | 35 | M | Fatality |