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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107406431 - Fwa Drilling Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Fwa Drilling Co., Inc.
Bruan #2 (10 Mi Out Of Midland)
Midland, TX 79702
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1966, Midland, TX 79702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/1992
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 03/15/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360910418 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 10/05/1992 | 10/22/1992 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/05/1992 | 10/22/1992 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H | 10/05/1992 | 10/22/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, THE DERRICK MAN ON A LAND OIL DRILLING RIG, WAS OPERATING AN AUXILIARY MUD PUMP DURING THE RIGGING-UP PHASE OF DRILLING IN ORDER TO OPERATE THE CELLAR JET. THE JET BECAME CLOGGED WITH ROCKS AND DEBRIS, AND THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ON THE PUMP DID NOT OPERATE. THE HIGH-PRESSURE HEADER ON THE PUMP CAME APART, AND PIECES OF IT STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE HEAD. THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN SET WITH A NAIL INSTEAD OF A MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIED SHEAR PIN. THE NAIL AND VALVE HAD BOTH CORRODED, RENDERING THE VALVE INOPERABLE. THE HIGH-PRESSURE HEADER WAS FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED EROSION AROUND A FITTING, WHICH FAILED UNDER PRESSURE. NO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION OF THE PUMP WAS CONDUCTED BY THE COMPANY.
Keywords: HEAD, MUD PUMP, SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, WORK RULES, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK BY, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107406431 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |