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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302096433 - Trace Ventures Exploration, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Trace Ventures Exploration, Inc.
Line 19, Station 182/183
Kenedy, TX 78119
Mailing Address:
4500 W. Illinois, Suite 118, Midland, TX 79703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1382
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100210343 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on April 1, 1998, Employee #1 attempted to cross from the west bank to the east bank of the San Antonio River. He removed his shirt, wristwatch, and billfold and waded into the water. Employee #1 was approximately three-fourths of the way across when he was pulled under by the current. He resurfaced twice and attempted to grab a low-hanging tree branch, but failed. Employee #1 was pulled under a third time and drowned.
Keywords: OIL WELL DRILLING, RIVER, DROWN, SWIM, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302096433 | Fatality | Other | Surveying and mapping technicians |