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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108760430 - Tesoro Exploration & Production Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Tesoro Exploration & Production Co.
4 Mi S. Of Hwy 83, Falcon State Park
Zapata, TX 78076
Mailing Address:
8700 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/1991
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 02/24/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360410930 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19040008 | 01/17/1992 | 01/20/1992 | $3,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
WHILE BRINGING A GAS WELL ON LINE, A LINE HEATER WAS CONNECTED AND APPARENTLY OVER- PRESSURIZED. THE HEATER EXPLODED, CAUSING FLYING PIECES TO STRIKE EMPLOYEES #1, #2, AND #3. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT.
Keywords: GAS WELL, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, HEATER, HIGH PRESSURE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108760430 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |