Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103101556 - Western Kansas Drilling
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Western Kansas Drilling
3-1/2 Miles N.W. Of
Ness City, KS 67560
Mailing Address:
2700 Oak, Hays, KS 67601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/25/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360384598 | ||
| Complaint | 71769376 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $500 | $800 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $500 | $800 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $500 | $800 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $200 | $800 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 19100027 D05 | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $900 | $10,000 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02002 | Willful | 19100036 B02 | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $7,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 03001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 03002 | Other | 19100023 C02 | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 03003 | Other | 19100151 B | 05/10/1988 | 08/30/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/1988 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEES #1-5 WERE REMOVING DRILL PIPE FROM AN OIL WELL. THE NATURAL GAS ACCUMULATION EXPLODED AND CAUSED A FIRE. EMPLOYEES #1-5 WERE HOSPITALIZED WITH BURNS.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103101556 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 103101556 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 103101556 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 103101556 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 103101556 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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