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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300181989 - Padre Drilling Company, Inc. Rig #8
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Padre Drilling Company, Inc. Rig #8
Charba #1, County Rd. 34, 5-1/2 Miles South Of
Robstown, TX 78380
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 9925, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/1996
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 11/01/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100210038 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $23,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,500 |
| Current Penalty | $14,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,100 |
| 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 | 09/18/1996 | 09/22/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/18/1996 | 09/22/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100024 H | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100141 C01 III | 09/18/1996 | 09/22/1996 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100151 C | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19100219 E01 I | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100305 B01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100305 G02 II | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01012A | Serious | 19100307 B | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01012B | Serious | 19100307 B02 II | 09/18/1996 | 09/26/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 02001 | Other | 19100242 A | 09/18/1996 | 09/22/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were removing a 4 in. drill pipe. The coworker was removing it from the wellbore and allowing it to slide down the V-door chute to the catwalk. Employee #1 was walking along the catwalk, with his left hand on the drill pipe to guide it in preparation for kicking the joint of the drill pipe to rollers on the side so that it could be loaded into containers and moved. The 4 in. drill string had been slugged prior to beginning removal of the 4 in. drill string from the wellbore. Most of the drilling mud had been pushed down into the wellbore; however, as each joint or section of the 4-in. drill pipe was removed, some mud slid out and onto the catwalk. Employee #1 slipped on the mud and fell to the walking surface of the catwalk. At the same time, the raised end of the drill pipe was coming down the V-door chute to the catwalk. It struck the back of Employee #1's head and neck, killing him.
Keywords: HEAD, DRILL PIPE, OIL WELL DRILLING, SLIP, CATWALK, NECK, SLIPPERY SURFACE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300181989 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |