Lipscomb County, TX — November 20, 2024, Robert Quillman Rogers III was killed after a work accident at around 5:00 p.m. outside Follett.
An initial report from OSHA says that the accident happened at an oil site, identified in the OSHA statement as “Arcrs 968.”
According to preliminary statements, 23-year-old Robert Rogers III was doing maintenance work on machinery at the time. While releasing pressure from the equipment, a pipe abruptly spun and struck Robert Rogers. Due to this, Robert Rogers sustained fatal injuries.
There were no other report injuries. OSHA listed a “serious” alleged violation citation and recommended a penalty. It appears their investigation is complete.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
I’ve handled Texas work fatality accident cases for over 30 years now. Something that comes up time and time again is families seeing an OSHA report, feeling that it barely scratches the surface, and wondering, “Is that really all there is?”
It often surprises folks to see OSHA only focus on narrow aspects surrounding a fatal accident and walking away. Sometimes, the result is little more than a slap on the wrist for a negligent employer. But OSHA has never been here to get families the benefits or the closure they need. That burden generally falls to the families themselves.
Considering the fact Texas has the most complex work fatality laws in the whole country, that’s far from a straight-forward process. There isn’t always a clear path toward a resolution. It can take a mountain of evidence and extensive legal maneuvering to properly handle a fatal work accident in Texas. So, as concerning as it is that OSHA alleges they found at least one violation following this accident, it’s very likely there’s a lot more to the story. The question is if there were ever independent investigations to bring that story to light.
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