10/19/2026
CPC Bison Safety Winners – September
Congratulations to our September Bison Safety Winners! These Cudd Pressure Control employees continue to demonstrate the importance of staying alert, recognizing potential hazards, and taking immediate action to protect those around them. Thank you for your dedication to maintaining safe operations and looking out for your crews every day.
📌 Justin Rojas
During a well swap, the crew began moving the stack after verifying that all personnel were clear and properly positioned to proceed safely. While attempting to move the stack off the completed well, the crane began making sudden, uncontrolled movements that were inconsistent with the hand signals being provided.
Recognizing the potential for serious injury to personnel and damage to equipment, I immediately exercised Stop Work Authority and suspended operations. I spoke with the crane operator to identify the cause of the unexpected movements. The operator advised that he was having to utilize the crane's override controls to operate the equipment.
Due to the unsafe operating conditions, I notified the Company Man of the situation and advised that operations would remain suspended until the crane was properly repaired or replaced. The Company Man agreed with the decision and supported the Stop Work Authority.
A mechanic was called to the location and completed the necessary repairs. Following the repairs, the crane was confirmed to be functioning properly, and operations were safely resumed. The well swap was completed without further issues.
📌 Rafael Rodriguez
While lifting the coil stack to change the BHA and prepare for the next well swap, it was identified that a light plant was positioned in a manner that directed light toward the crane operator, creating glare and obstructing his visibility of personnel providing hand signals.
Recognizing the potential for miscommunication, uncontrolled load movement, and injury to personnel, Stop Work Authority was immediately exercised, and lifting operations were suspended.
An employee was directed to reposition the light plant to eliminate the glare and improve the crane operator's visibility. Once the light plant was relocated and clear visibility was restored, lifting operations safely resumed without further issues.
📌 Jacob Weatherly
While conducting operations on a high-H2S well, I observed an employee working near the wellhead without a personal H2S gas monitor.
Recognizing the potential for exposure to hazardous concentrations of hydrogen sulfide, I immediately intervened and informed the employee of the dangers associated with working in an H2S environment without proper monitoring equipment.
The employee was instructed to vacate the area immediately and not return until equipped with a properly functioning personal H2S monitor and all other required PPE. I also advised the employee to notify the on-site Safety Representative if a personal monitor was not available so the issue could be addressed.
📌 Miguel Ibarra
While assisting with the installation of tie-down cables on the injector head, I observed two aerosol cans, one PB Blaster and one brake cleaner, that had been left on top of the BOPs following work on the flanged connection. As the employee was descending in the man basket after completing the task, I stopped him and brought the unsecured cans to his attention. Recognizing the potential for the cans to fall from an elevated position and strike personnel or equipment below, I instructed the employee to retrieve them.
The employee returned to the elevated work area using the man basket and safely removed both cans. We discussed the importance of conducting a thorough inspection of the work area after completing tasks to ensure all tools, materials, and accessories are accounted for and properly secured.
The employee acknowledged the oversight and understood the potential hazards associated with leaving unsecured items at elevation.
📌 Jon Adam Chenault
While preparing to swing the injector stack to the next well, I observed an employee entering a manlift with his fall protection harness on and preparing to work at an elevated height. Upon inspecting the manlift platform, I noticed several loose tools and trash scattered across the floor, creating potential dropped-object and trip hazards.
Recognizing the potential for falling objects to strike personnel below or for the employee to sustain an injury while working in the manlift, I immediately intervened and addressed the unsafe conditions.
The employee initially stated that he did not have time to clean the platform. I reinforced that safety takes priority over production and explained that time must be taken to eliminate hazards before beginning work. I instructed the employee to remove all unnecessary tools, materials, and trash from the platform and to only take the equipment required to complete the task. I also emphasized the importance of inspecting and cleaning the manlift after each use to prevent hazards for the next employee.
Following the intervention, the supervisor approached me and expressed appreciation for identifying and addressing the unsafe condition. He also stated that he would discuss dropped-object prevention, proper housekeeping, and working safely at heights during the next safety meeting.
