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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300182441 - Pioneer Drilling Co. Rig #2
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Pioneer Drilling Co. Rig #2
S.Mccoll Rd.,Mcallen Fieldwide Unit #29st
Mcallen, TX 78501
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2963, Corpus Christi, TX 78403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/1996
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 02/27/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100210079 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $13,200 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $19,200 |
| Current Penalty | $7,200 | $0 | $3,000 | $100 | $0 | $10,300 |
| 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 | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $1,800 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $1,800 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $450 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19100141 C01 III | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $100 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $450 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100305 G02 II | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $1,800 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19100307 B | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19100307 B02 II | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100151 C | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02002 | Repeat | 19100305 G02 III | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 03001 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 03002 | Other | 19100304 A02 | 10/28/1996 | 11/01/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a derrickman, was on the pipe racking board, preparing to fish for the bottom hole assembly downhole. He put a drill string of 4 in. drill pipe in the hole. The drill string had another stand of 4 in. drill pipe connected to it, so the slips were removed and the drill string was lowered into the well bore until the upper tool joint of the drill pipe was approximately waist high on Employee #1. The drill string was stopped, and slips were put into the rotary table. The derrickman then moved the 17 lb sub from in back of the elevators and threaded it into the tool joint. The drill string was again lowered into the well bore until it was necessary to add another stand of 4 in. drill pipe. After the next stand of drill pipe was in the elevators, it was raised up and, for some reason, the bleed-off valve was flipped. The wire rope opened the spring-loaded latch on the safety hook, which allowed the sub to be released from the safety hook. It fell to the drill rig floor, striking Employee #1 on his safety hard hat and head. He was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, SAFETY LATCH, DERRICKMAN, HOISTING MECHANISM, UNSECURED, DRILL PIPE, OIL WELL DRILLING, VALVE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300182441 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |