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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107712861 - Copan Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Copan Corp.
Combs A #196 Well, Panhandle Grey Field
Grey County, TX 79065
Mailing Address:
101 Doyle, Pampa, TX 79065
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: FollowUp
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/06/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 123413437 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered a frac tank during an oil well swabbing operation to collect a sample of well fluids. He was asphyxiated by natural gas produced by the well. The accident was not witnessed. Rescue attempts came close to resulting in multiple fatalities. Inadequate training and supervision were cited (1910.146 (c)(2); 1910.146(c)(3); 1910.1200(e)(i); and 1910.1200 (h)). No respiratory protection or rescue equipment was on site.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, RESPIRATORY, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, INHALATION, UNTRAINED, CONFINED SPACE, FRAC TANK, NATURAL GAS, OIL WELL SERVICING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107712861 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |