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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314489642 - Union Drilling, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Union Drilling, Inc.
T175 R34 E1384 Fsl130fwz
Lovington, NM 88260
Mailing Address:
4725 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/05/2010
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 11/30/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100042852 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,575 |
| Current Penalty | $3,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,575 |
| 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 | 19100023 A08 | 11/01/2010 | 11/09/2010 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 C | 11/01/2010 | 11/11/2010 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 A02 IIIG | 11/01/2010 | 11/08/2010 | $975 | $975 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 4, 2010, Employee #1 of Union Drilling Inc., was working on the derrick board of rig #225. After taking a break, Employee #1 climbed back up to the derrick board and did not attach the fall protection device after unhooking from the climb assist. Employee #1 grabbed the first stand of pipe with the tail rope which helped keep his balance as the elevators were being sent up to attach to the pipe. When he released the tail rope he lost his balance and fell 90 ft., to the rig floor. Employee #1 was fatally injured from the fall.
Keywords: PPE, ROPE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314489642 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |