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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309671857 - Patterson-Uti Drilling Co., Rig Number 128
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Patterson-Uti Drilling Co., Rig Number 128
Pierce Estates C-245, Cr 444, Wharton County, Tx
Pierce, TX 77467
Mailing Address:
4510 Lamesa Hwy/Post Office Box 1416, Synder, TX 79550
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2006
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 11/08/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212547 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100178 L03 III | 07/11/2006 | 07/17/2006 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 O01 | 07/11/2006 | 07/17/2006 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 07/11/2006 | 07/17/2006 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IIIA | 07/11/2006 | 07/17/2006 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100335 B02 | 07/11/2006 | 07/17/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100335 B03 | 07/11/2006 | 07/17/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was transporting a cement head device suspended from a chain and secured to the forks of the rough terrain forklift vehicle. While transporting the device, the forklift and made contact with the overhead power lines which were operating at a voltage of 12,800 volts and were suspended 26-ft 8-in. above the ground. Employee #1 suffered an electric shock and was killed.
Keywords: CHAIN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309671857 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |