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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106645591 - E And H Transfer, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
E And H Transfer, Inc.
1010 E. Hanks Trail
Woodward, OK 73802
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361147697 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,240 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $3,640 |
| Current Penalty | $3,240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,240 |
| 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 | 19100106 E06 I | 12/14/1990 | 12/17/1990 | $810 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/14/1990 | 01/10/1991 | $810 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 12/14/1990 | 01/10/1991 | $810 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H | 12/14/1990 | 01/10/1991 | $810 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 12/14/1990 | 12/17/1990 | $0 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A COMPANY TRUCK DRIVER, WAS ASSIGNED TO RINSE OUT A 500-BARREL SEMCO FRAC TANK CONTAINING NATURAL GAS CONDENSATE. HE OPENED A SIDE AND FRONT HATCH ON THE TANK. HE ATTEMPTED TO RINSE THE TANK WITH A GENERAL HIGH-PRESSURE HOT WATER WASHER. THE HOT WATER WASHER WAS HEATED BY AN OPEN-FLAME BUTANE BURNER. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING BETWEEN THE FRAC TANK AND THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER WASHER WHEN FUMES FROM THE FRAC TANK REACHED THE BUTANE BURNER, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE.
Keywords: OPEN FLAME, BUTANE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, FRAC TANK, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106645591 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |