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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110346053 - Pride Petroleum Services
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Pride Petroleum Services
La. Hwy. 10, 6 Miles South Of Morganza, La.
Morganza, LA 70759
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 90288, Lafayette, LA 70509
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361130230 |
Investigation Summary
A natural gas well was being worked over to plug the existing producing zone in order to perforate a better producing zone. The well was on a vacuum throughout the procedure. A lost circulation pill was spotted in an attempt to plug the old perforations and establish circulation. When circulation was achieved with well fluids at the surface, a gas bubble came up with the fluid. The gas bubble ignited and exploded, killing Employee #1 and injuring four other crew members. Employee #2 and #3 were hospitalized, and Employees #4 and #5 were treated for burns to their arms and released. The well is under control with zero surface pressure and is awaiting the arrival of another workover rig. The original workover rig was destroyed in the fire.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, BACK, EXPLOSION, ARM, GAS WELL DRILLING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110346053 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 110346053 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 110346053 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 110346053 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 110346053 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |