05/11/2026
BISON Safety Winners – April
At TTS, a strong safety culture is driven by employees who are willing to speak up, stop work when necessary, and look out for the people around them. This month’s Safety Winners showed exceptional leadership by recognizing hazards early, protecting personnel on location, and responding effectively to unexpected situations both on and off the job.
Let’s recognize the individuals who led by example this month:
📌 Cody Fisher – Pittsburgh
While traveling on Route 422 near Kittanning, PA, Cody came across a tractor trailer rollover before first responders arrived on scene. After confirming the driver was uninjured, Cody used his first responder training to help control and contain hydraulic fluid leaking into the roadway. Using a 5-gallon bucket, oil absorbents from his unit, and materials from the spilled load, he helped prevent the fluids from spreading further until emergency crews arrived.
📌 Jose Garcia – Odessa
During a well swap operation while removing the injector head and risers off the BOPs, the crane experienced issues with its weight display system, preventing the operator from accurately monitoring the load. A stop work was issued and the crew held a safety meeting to determine the safest path forward. After coordinating with the crane operator and mechanics, the team safely executed a midair crane swap using a secondary crane so repairs and resets could be completed before operations resumed.
📌 Fernando Caldera – Odessa
While working on an elevated platform, increasing wind gusts created unsafe working conditions. Fernando made the decision to pause work and secure all tools on the work basket and driller’s platform before conditions worsened.
📌 Codey Grimaldi – Muncy
While a third-party contractor was working below the rig floor pulling hanger pins, Codey noticed rig hands above continuing to move equipment and use tools. He immediately stopped the work and explained the hazards of working directly above another person, reinforcing the importance of preventing dropped object incidents.
📌 Levi Wright – Pittsburgh
During slickline operations, personnel from a snubbing crew attempted to move beneath the sheave wheel area. Levi stopped the individuals and explained the hazards associated with moving line, suspended loads, pinch points, and potential line failure. Exclusion zones were reinforced and communicated before operations continued.
The actions recognized this month highlight the importance of staying engaged, communicating concerns, and never becoming complacent.
By stepping in when something wasn’t right and ensuring work was completed safely, these employees continue to strengthen the culture of safety across every TTS operation.
