Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101222594 - Meridian Oil, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Meridian Oil, Inc.
Apache Canyon Salt Water Disposal Well #19-10
Las Animas County, CO 81054
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4289, Farmington, NM 87499
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/23/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/22/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360352140 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,360 |
| Current Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/14/1990 | 03/15/1990 | $640 | $640 | $0 | 03/30/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 03/14/1990 | 09/17/1990 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 03/30/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 D01 III | 03/14/1990 | 09/17/1990 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 03/30/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 03/14/1990 | 09/17/1990 | $120 | $120 | $0 | 03/30/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were pressurizing a well with water when the relief valve flew off, striking Employee #1 in the back of the head and killing him. The relief valve was manufactured by Oteco Inc., an equipment company in Houston, TX.
Keywords: HEAD, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101222594 | Occupation Not Listed |
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