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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102425196 - Reeves Casing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Reeves Casing, Inc.
5 Mi N On Hwy 66, 1/8 Mi E. On Hwy 34
Elk City, OK 73644
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 94204, Oklahoma City, OK 73143
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/20/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360444723 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $320 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100151 B | 06/04/1990 | 06/29/1990 | $80 | $80 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 06/04/1990 | 06/29/1990 | $240 | $240 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 06/04/1990 | 06/29/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19101200 H | 06/04/1990 | 06/29/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 06/04/1990 | 06/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19040002 A | 06/04/1990 | 06/29/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19040008 | 06/04/1990 | 06/07/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees were making preparations to pull the casing from a well that was to be abandoned. Employee #1 cleaned out a valve and thought it was clear, but, in fact, there was an obstruction. He then checked for gas pressure and, when no gas escaped, he mistakenly assumed there was no pressure. He opened the valve wider, which cleared the obstruction, and natural gas rushed out of the well. Employee #1 was trapped in the cellar for about 10 minutes until the flow could be stopped. Natural gas, which is predominantly methane, has refrigerant properties. The substantial reduction in pressure as the gas escaped from the well caused a significant decrease in the temperature of the gas. Employee #1 died from frostbite/cold injury.
Keywords: CLEANING, NATURAL GAS, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, OIL WELL SERVICING, FROZEN, OVEREXPOSURE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102425196 | Fatality | Freezing/Frost Bite | Occupation not reported |