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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111949582 - Pride Petroleum Services
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Pride Petroleum Services
Swepi Paloma Field Well #3835
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Mailing Address:
18850 Orangebelt Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/15/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361353469 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries when he became engulfed in flames while trying to put out a fire in a well cellar. Employees #1 and #2 were trying to open a casing valve with a 36-foot pipe wrench in order to free 100 barrels of water that could be pumped into the well to kill the fire. While opening the valve, a pipe union came apart, allowing gas to escape. The force of the escaping gas knocked Employee #1 into the well cellar. Employees # 2 and #3 tried to rescue him. While they were trying to rescue Employee #1, the gas ignited. Subsequently, Employees #2 and #3 sustained 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns on various parts of their bodies. Employee #1 died from his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, OPEN VALVE, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, FIRE, OIL WELL SERVICING, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111949582 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 111949582 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |