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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304116353 - Westex Well Services, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Westex Well Services, Lp
North Cowden Unit #96
Odessa, TX 79401
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1270, Midland, TX 79702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2001
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 04/15/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100811181 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,225 |
| Current Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| 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 | 19100181 D02 VIII | 03/11/2002 | 03/14/2002 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100181 J01 I | 03/11/2002 | 03/14/2002 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100181 J01 II | 03/11/2002 | 03/14/2002 | $800 | $1,225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 10, 2001, Employee #1 was part of a well servicing crew in the process of pulling sucker rods and a pump from a production well. While the traveling blocks were being lowered to pull a portion of pipe, the drum brake was applied, but the traveling blocks did not slow or stop. As Employee #1 turned and attempted to run, he was struck from behind by a block and cables, resulting in his decapitation.
Keywords: BRAKE, WIRE ROPE, BLOCKS, WELL, PIPE, STRUCK BY, DECAPITATED, PUMP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304116353 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |