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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314344045 - West Texas Oilfield Trucking
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
West Texas Oilfield Trucking
1110 S. Fm 1788 (N 31.5722w-102.132)
Midland, TX 79706
Mailing Address:
6001 S. U.S Hwy 385, Odessa, TX 79766
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4789
NAICS: 488999/All Other Support Activities for Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/2010
Emphasis: L:Oilgas, L:Pwrline, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 07/11/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100814771 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $9,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,375 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100332 B02 | 01/11/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100333 A | 01/11/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 01/11/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IIIA1 | 01/11/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 01/11/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 01/11/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100335 B01 | 01/11/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 1, 2010, Employee #1 was raising a neutral power line with a wet wooden push broom into and/or near the energized power lines above. The employee sustained a severe electrical shock and was transported to the local hospital. He was later transferred to a larger hospital in Lubbock, Texas for treatment. Employee #1 died from from the injuries of the electrical shock on August 7, 2010.
Keywords: POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314344045 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Truck drivers, heavy |