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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102263340 - T. John Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
T. John Construction Co., Inc.
School Bus Canal, Manila Village Oil Field
Lafitte, LA 70067
Mailing Address:
Rt 5, Box 488, New Iberia, LA 70560
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361128051 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| 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 | 19260059 E01 | 06/17/1992 | 07/01/1992 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260059 H | 06/17/1992 | 07/01/1992 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
ON THE MORNING OF APRIL 13, 1992, EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2 WERE KILLED WHEN A PRESSURE VESSEL EXPLODED NEAR THEM. THE UNFIRED OIL FIELD VERTICAL SEPARATOR HAD JUST BEEN HOOKED UP. THE CREW WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BRINGING ON AN OIL WELL LOCATED ABOUT 3/4 MILE AWAY WHEN A PRESSURE SURGE FROM THE WELL CAUSED THE SEPARATOR TO FAIL NEAR ITS BOTTOM. THE RESULTING EXPLOSION LAUNCHED THE SEPARATOR; IT LANDED ABOUT 100 FEET AWAY. THERE WAS NO FIRE.
Keywords: PRESSURE VESSEL, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102263340 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 102263340 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |