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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 896712.015 - Patriot Drilling, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Patriot Drilling, Llc
Mitchell 8014 Lat: 31.971151/Long 164.080580
Orla, TX 79770
Mailing Address:
303 W. Wall St., Midland, TX 79701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/19/2013
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 09/20/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 809675 | ||
| Inspection | 896915 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | 09/09/2013 | 10/03/2013 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 A05 | 09/09/2013 | 09/13/2013 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100184 E01 | 09/09/2013 | 10/03/2013 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100184 E02 I | 09/09/2013 | 10/03/2013 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on March 18, 2013, Employee #1 was standing on the ground, ready to receive and stab the upper portion of the mouse hole on the drilling rig. The upper portion of the mouse hole ws hoisted above the rig floor. During the lowering process, the mouse hole pipe, which measured 20 feet long by 9.75 inches in diameter, hit a platform structural beam and the hook came loose. The upper portion of the mouse hole pipe fell to the ground, striking Employee #1 and killing him. The employee sustained bone fractures, contusions, abrasions, and cuts.
Keywords: Abrasion, Contusion, Drill Rig--Non-Oil, Falling Object, Fracture, Laceration, Pipe, Platform, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 896712.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Drilling and boring machine operators |