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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110412459 - Tmbr/Sharp Drilling, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Tmbr/Sharp Drilling, Inc.
Off Fm 2052
Lamesa, TX 79331
Mailing Address:
4607 W. Industrial, Midland, TX 79703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/1992
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 03/25/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360341978 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,175 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,175 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 C | 01/29/1993 | 02/03/1993 | $1,825 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100157 C01 | 01/29/1993 | 02/03/1993 | $675 | $675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A subcontractor for a major oil company was drilling for crude oil. The day shift had reported to the site and was given a list of equipment in need of maintenance and/or repair. Employee #1 was assigned to replace a quartz light on the rig's A frame, approximately 49 ft above the ground. Employee #1 had removed the light from the frame and was returning to the derrick ladder when he lost his balance and fell to his death. Employee #1 had improperly used safety equipment.
Keywords: DERRICK, HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, LADDER, OIL WELL DRILLING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110412459 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |