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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101603538 - Atco Well Servicing
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Atco Well Servicing
Rig #6, M.S. Welder #30, Approx. 3.5 M. Ne Of
Sinton, TX 78387
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 9198, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/16/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360510820 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $320 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 02/05/1987 | 02/24/1987 | $320 | $640 | $0 | 02/23/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 B01 | 02/05/1987 | 02/24/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/23/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 B08 | 02/05/1987 | 02/24/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/23/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 02/05/1987 | 02/24/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/23/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100145 C03 | 02/05/1987 | 02/24/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/23/1987 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was in a fractionation tank sampling the return fluid from a well-jetting workover operation that used natural gas when he lost consciousness. Employee #2 attempted to rescue Employee #1, and he also fell unconscious. Two coworkers rescued Employee #2, despite being affected by the gas in the tank. Employee #1 drowned. No respiratory protection was available or used.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, RESPIRATOR, CONFINED SPACE, FRAC TANK, NATURAL GAS, OIL WELL SERVICING, DROWN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101603538 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101603538 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |