OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221727167

SENDERO DRILLING COMPANY LLC.

ANDREWS, TX— 2024-12-12T00:00:00

Event: Abrasion, Air Pressure, Blowout--Oil Well, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Contusion, Drill, Drill Operator, Drilling, High Pressure, High Pressure Pipe, Hose, Oil Rig, Oil Well Drilling, Oil Well Drilling/Servicing, Overpressure, Pressure Release, Struck By, Unsafe Position, Valve
NAICS: 213111
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347937807
Employer profile: SENDERO DRILLING COMPANY LLC.
Summary number: 221727167
Report ID: 0627510

Event description

Employee dies of blunt trauma struck by high pressure hose

Investigation abstract

At 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 2024, an employee working for an oil and gas drilling company was standing near the blowout preventer (BOP) area of the choke and kill valve. A line leading to the choke and kill valve became dislodged and caused high pressure material to be released from the system. The employee died when struck by the kill line.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 35 M

Event type
1

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