Zapata, TX — December 16, 2022, Adrian Sambrano was fatally injured due to a work accident that happened at 9:00 a.m. off Highway 16.
Initial details about the incident were released by investigators from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Those details say that the location of the accident was just northeast of town.
OSHA officials reported that 52-year-old Adrian Sambrano was working to plug an oil well which was apparently abandoned. While doing so, something led to the wellhead moving and ultimately collapsing. The wellhead reportedly fell and landed on Sambrano. As a result, he sustained fatal injuries.
Right now, there is no indication of any other workers being hurt. The exact cause of the accident was not confirmed. Details in the OSHA reports do not list any alleged violations nor do they show any pending fines or penalties. Additional details about the accident are unavailable pending further investigations.
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