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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316283118 - Tubal-Cain Hydraulic Solutions Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Tubal-Cain Hydraulic Solutions Inc
Galvan Ranch A359h
Laredo, TX 78040
Mailing Address:
706 Honea Egypt Rd, Ste A, Magnolia, TX 77354
Union Status: Union
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/2012
Emphasis: L:Oilgas, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 08/02/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100214071 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 19100132 D02 | 06/06/2012 | 07/23/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 A | 06/06/2012 | 07/23/2012 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On January 11, 2012, an employee was called out to an oilfield drilling site, customer operated, to perform troubleshooting and service repair on rig walking machinery. The employee was adjusting and replacing faulty parts while the hydraulics system was under greater than 1500 psi of pressure. The service union failed catastrophically without warning and blew part, also launching a hand tool. These struck the employee in the face. The employee died hours later at the hospital. The hydraulics system had not been deenergized and isolated before the servicing.
Keywords: LOCKOUT, BLOWOUT--OIL WELL, STRUCK BY, FACE, MOTOR VEHICLE, OIL RIG, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316283118 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |