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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124384843 - Amoco Production Co
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Amoco Production Co
1100 Prough Rd
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1382
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/27/1997
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 40801011 A | 03/14/1994 | 07/21/1997 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 05/09/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01004 | Serious | 4081573903 | 03/14/1994 | 04/05/1994 | $750 | $750 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 3, 1994, Employee #1 and coworkers, of Kalkaska Construction Services of Amoco Production Company, were draining fluids and sand from the sand catcher tank on a natural gas well that had 3,000 psi head pressure. As the sand catcher tank emptied, gas rushed out the drain line, raising the end of the unsecured line. A fitting failed, and the line blew apart. Employee #1 was struck in the face by the piping system. Metal striking metal then ignited an explosion and fire in which Employee #1 was killed. A citation was issued for a serious violation of Section 11a, 5711(1)(a) and 5739(3).
Keywords: GAS WELL, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, DRAIN PIPE, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, METAL PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124384843 | Occupation Not Listed |