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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107868762 - Dresser-Rand
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming
Site Address:
Dresser-Rand
Anschutz Ranch Injection Facility
Evanston, WY 82930
Mailing Address:
100 Chemung St., Painted Post, NY 14870
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/08/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360608335 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | GN210008 A | 11/28/1989 | 12/15/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A new compressor had been added to a system that already used seven compressors. The compressor system is used to compress hydrocarbon gas, a mixture of methane and nitrogen, for re-injection into existing gas and oil production fields in order to enhance production. The oil startup of the new system on an inline Hoerbiger check valve allowed gas to escape. The escaping gas ignited, creating an explosion that blew out the east end of the compressor building. The fire burned Employees #1 through #12. Employee #1 was found dead under a portion of the east end wall that was blown out. It was not determined whether he was outside the building or whether he was blown out with the wall. No ignition source was found.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, BURN, NATURAL GAS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, CONSTRUCTION, GAS, NITROGEN, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107868762 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction trades, n.e.c. |