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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316283076 - Air Equipment Rental, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Air Equipment Rental, Inc
Fm Rd 791, Mcmullen County, Peeler Ranch Well #4
Tilden, TX 78072
Mailing Address:
P O Box 3470, Alice, TX 78333
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/2012
Emphasis: L:Oilgas, S:Hispanic, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 08/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100214063 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $7,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,350 |
| 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 | 07/05/2012 | 07/31/2012 | $3,920 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 B | 07/05/2012 | 07/31/2012 | $3,430 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 23, 2012, Employee#1, a drilling equipment operator working on a drilling rig for Air Equipment Rental, Inc., was using rotary tongs to install drill pipes. A plug valve (S.P.M. Flow Control Inc. two in. plug valve) became disconnected from the top of the drill pipe, fell approximately 40 feet, striking the employee on the head. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: HEAD, PIPE PLUG, WELL SERVICE RIG, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316283076 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |