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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110370533 - 3-R Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
3-R Services, Inc.
2 Mi. N.E. Of Oran
Oran, TX 76056
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 175 - 706 S. Main, Jacksboro, TX 76458
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/21/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360909279 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 |
| Current Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 | 12/27/1993 | 01/14/1994 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 12/27/1993 | 01/07/1994 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H01 I | 12/27/1993 | 01/14/1994 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 12/27/1993 | 01/05/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:45 p.m. on November 5, 1993, Employee #1 was on top of a frac tank that was being used to recover the backflow from an oil well. Employee #1 was measuring the fluid level of the frac tank using a tank gauge. The backflow from the oil well consisted of water, compressed nitrogen gas, and a little sand. Employee #1 was using a flashlight to peer into an opening that was approximately 2 ft by 2 ft. A coworker was assisting Employee #1 by opening the flow line at the oil well. Employee #1 apparently dropped the flashlight into the opening and climbed into the frac tank to retrieve it. The coworker, who was approximately 65 ft away, went over to the tank to see why Employee #1 was not on top of the tank. Employee #1 had been overcome by the gas in the frac tank. The coworker attempted to rescue Employee #1 from the frac tank but was not successful. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, FRAC TANK, INHALATION, GAS, NITROGEN, OIL WELL SERVICING, OVEREXPOSURE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110370533 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |