06/10/2026
BISON Safety Winners – May
At Thru Tubing Solutions, maintaining a safe work environment requires constant communication, situational awareness, and the confidence to intervene when something isn't right. This month’s BISON Safety Winners demonstrated those qualities by preventing potential incidents, reinforcing safe work practices, and helping ensure everyone returned home safely.
Let’s recognize the individuals who led by example this month:
📌 Jose Garcia – Odessa
During operations, flowback personnel needed to enter the red zone to check pressure gauges on the well. Before entering, they communicated with the coil tubing crew over the radio and requested that pipe movement be stopped. This clear communication ensured all personnel were aware of the activity and eliminated exposure to unnecessary hazards before entering the area.
📌 Codey Grimaldi – Muncy
While rigging up the BOPs, Codey noticed a third-party contractor had disconnected his lanyard to reposition himself and failed to reconnect to an approved anchor point. Codey immediately stopped him, explained the fall hazard, and ensured he properly secured his lanyard before work resumed.
📌 Nick Huffman – Pittsburgh
While driving on a lease road, a deer suddenly entered the roadway. Because Nick was traveling below the posted speed limit and maintaining awareness of his surroundings, he was able to avoid a collision and continue safely.
📌 Fernando Caldera – Odessa
While milling plugs on a coil tubing unit, a lightning storm began approaching the location. Fernando communicated the developing weather conditions over the radio and reminded personnel working outdoors to follow company lightning safety procedures until conditions improved.
📌 Christopher Hughes – Pittsburgh
During a pre-rig-up inspection, Christopher discovered the clevis on a lubricator was missing the spring pin designed to prevent the nut from backing off. He corrected the issue by replacing the pins with cotter pins, ensuring the connection remained secure and reducing the risk of equipment failure during operations.
Through communication, preparedness, and attention to detail, these employees helped create a safer workplace for everyone involved and continue to set the standard for safety across TTS operations.
