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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106807407 - R. V. Tool, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
R. V. Tool, Inc.
Pegasus Ellenburger #13-3 (Unit #106)
Midland, TX 79702
Mailing Address:
3801 Mankin Road, Odessa, TX 79764
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/1989
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 12/06/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360168439 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| Current Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| 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 | 11/15/1989 | 11/18/1989 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 11/15/1989 | 01/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS RELEASING PRESSURE IN THE WELL CASING BY OPENING A BALL VALVE WITH HIS FOOT. THE NIPPLE CONNECTING THE VALVE TO THE BLOWOUT PROTECTION BLEW OFF, STRIKING HIM IN THE HEAD. THE EXPANDING GAS FROM THE WELL, MEASURING 1300 PSI, THREW HIM 60 FEET FROM THE WELLHEAD. THE VICTIM WAS TREATED AT THE SCENE AND DIED IN THE HOSPITAL OF HEAD INJURIES.
Keywords: HEAD, NATURAL GAS, PRESSURE PIPING, HIGH PRESSURE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106807407 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |