Inspection 347401770 OPENED APR 9, 2024Closed
31.3153 N, 102.37124 W Waddell Rt A #5003h, Crane, TX 79731 · Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 8, 2024 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck in head by flying rod string
At 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 2024, an employee working as an oil well driller for an oil and gas support service was attempting to unseat a stuck subsurface pumping unit. The latches on the elevator failed releasing the 7/8-inch rod string which struck the employee. The employee died from a crushing injury to his skull and a concussion.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.180(d)(1) · Crawler locomotive and truck cranes |
Other-than-serious | $11,292 | $7,904 | Sep 25, 2024 | Final |