The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a drilling company in an accident that caused the deaths of two workers at the site. The incident occurred on June 11 at the Robinson Drilling facility.
Five employees were working on drilling operations at Truitt Woods Field, Well No. 1, Rig No. 3 near Lamesa, when a piece of equipment came apart and hit the two employees. They sustained fatal injuries.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration began its investigation into the accident, and has cited the company for several repeat and serious violations. These violations include failure to prevent such struck-by injuries, failure to prevent trip hazards and failure to provide clean and dry work surfaces. The company is also cited for failure to ensure the proper use of flexible cords, and failure to establish a respiratory protection program. Robinson Drilling has also been cited for failure to properly maintain logs for injuries and illnesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing penalties of a total of $93,700 against Robinson Drilling.
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