Texas MAN’S BODY Found At Foot Of PumpJack In
South Midland, TEXAS. HE FELL OFF THE
PUMPJACK TO HIS DEATH.
December 9th, 2014
A 21-year-old Midland man was found dead Monday morning at
the foot of a pumpjack on an oil lease on South County Road 1160, and the cause
of death is thought to be accidental, according to a press release from the
Midland County Texas 79706 Sheriff’s office.
Sheriff’s investigators -- who were summoned by an oilfield
worker --determined that Jonathan Brazell climbed on the pumpjack and then fell
to the ground, according to the release.
While alcoholic beverages were found at the scene, it is not
known if alcohol contributed to Brazell’s death, according to the release. An
autopsy will be conducted
Source: Midland Reporter Telegram