Goliad man killed in oil field accident in Kenedy County

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Originally published September 9, 2011 at 4:39 p.m., updated September 10, 2011 at 10:39 a.m.

A Goliad man was killed in an oil field accident in Kenedy County on Friday.

Ronnie Wise, 24, of Goliad was killed Friday, Goliad County Sheriff Kirby Brumby said.

Wise's family was notified, Brumby said.

He worked for Liberty Swabbing, of Victoria.

The Kenedy County Sheriff's Office in Riviera is investigating, but has not released any details of the accident at this time.

OSHA spokeswoman Elizabeth Todd said OSHA is also investigating the death. OSHA does not comment on ongoing investigations, Todd said.

The accident occurred on the county line between Willacy and Kenedy counties.

The rig was on a three-year -old gas well drilled into the Frio formation, Texas Railroad Commission spokesperson Ramona Nye said.

OSHA is the lead investigation unit, but the Texas Railroad Commission is also investigating to see if any of their rules were broken, Nye said.

It is still unclear what caused the accident. No other injuries were reported.

GOP_LoveChild Report a Violation Permalink |

no such thing as "Greenhorn Problem" safety first and training is the problem.
September 10, 2011 at 1:51 p.m.
gmguy4ever Report a Violation Permalink |

My heart goes out to the Wise Family. I went to school with Ronnie and although he was not in my grade, growing up in Goliad you know everbody. I just saw him a few weeks ago and he was wondering how I was doing and what's new in my life and he always had a smile and seemed to be a very happy person. Rest in peace my friend....you will be missed.
September 10, 2011 at 12:19 p.m.
lydia77 Report a Violation Permalink |

Ronnie was a good guy! This is such a tragedy. May God heal the pain in his families heart. RIP Ronnie!
September 10, 2011 at 7:42 a.m.
familyman1122 Report a Violation Permalink |

Could this be a Greenhorn Problem? A newbie mayabe. I hate to see anyone jurt of killed on a rig. My heart goes out to the family.
September 10, 2011 at 6:19 a.m.
roberttx Report a Violation Permalink |

R.I.P.
September 9, 2011 at 6:27 p.m.
nightstalkers Report a Violation Permalink |

We've lost a friend but he'll always be remembered.
R.I.P. Ronnie.
September 9, 2011 at 5:48 p.m.