FWA DRILLING CO., INC.
N HOLIDAY ROAD FARM HWY 1369, Midland, TX 79701 · NAICS 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
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Inspection records
Jul 24, 1997#300574266Jul 24, 1997FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#300574266$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #300574266
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 1997
- Contested
- Dec 1, 1997
- Final Order
- Jun 15, 1998
- Closed
- May 7, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 30 Miles S.e. Of Midland, Tx, Midland, TX 79706
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed when struck by falling object
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nov 25, 1997 | Dec 1, 1997 | Jun 15, 1998 |
Nov 19, 1992#110404365Nov 19, 1992FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#110404365$8,0003 viol.3 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #110404365
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 23, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 1100 South County Road 1127, Midland, TX 79706
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed when struck by falling catwalk
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $4,000 | Mar 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E07 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Feb 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Feb 15, 1993 | - | - |
May 12, 1992#107406431May 12, 1992FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#107406431$4,0002 viol.2 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #107406431
Dates
- Opened
- May 12, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 15, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 255
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- Bruan #2 (10 Mi Out Of Midland), Midland, TX 79702
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee struck by pieces of exploding pump
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 248 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Oct 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 248 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Oct 22, 1992 | - | - |
Dec 28, 1989#103398756Dec 28, 1989Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#103398756$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103398756
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 28, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rig 12 10 Mi Ne Of Hwy 349, Midland, TX 79712
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Dec 28, 1989#103398731Dec 28, 1989Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#103398731$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103398731
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 28, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rig 1.dove D Lease 16 Mi Off Hwy349 Martn Co.ne Of, Midland, TX 79712
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Apr 20, 1976#16944845Apr 20, 1976Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#16944845$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16944845
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 135
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Holiday Road Fm Highway 1369, Midland, TX 79701
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Apr 2, 1976#16977043Apr 2, 1976Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#16977043$2906 viol.6 violations$290 in penalties
Inspection #16977043
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 2, 1976
- Closed
- May 3, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 135
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $290
- Penalties on Record
- $290
- Site Address
- N Holiday Road Farm Hwy 1369, Midland, TX 79701
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A05 | Other | 7 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 D03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011022 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 IV | Repeat | 7 | - | $110 | $110 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Repeat | 1 | - | $90 | $90 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 04001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Repeat | 1 | - | $90 | $90 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
Oct 23, 1973#16952145Oct 23, 1973Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#16952145$259 viol.9 violations$25 in penalties
Inspection #16952145
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25
- Penalties on Record
- $25
- Site Address
- Farm Hwy 1369, Midland, TX 79701
- Industry
- 213111 Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1973 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB0 | Other | 2 | - | $25 | $25 | Nov 16, 1973 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1973 to 1997. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Support Activities for Mining, 8,898 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: drilling oil and gas wells reported 1.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source