Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1309335.015 - Big Lake Gas Plant, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Big Lake Gas Plant, Lp
189 Gas Plant Road
Big Lake, TX 76932
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 16, Barnhart, TX 76930
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 211112/Natural Gas Liquid Extraction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/15/2018
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 08/09/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1328293 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,870 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,870 |
| Current Penalty | $18,109 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,109 |
| 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. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 III | 10/02/2018 | 10/29/2018 | $0 | $5,174 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 10/02/2018 | 07/15/2019 | $10,348 | $5,174 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 D02 I B | 10/02/2018 | 07/15/2019 | $0 | $5,174 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 10/02/2018 | 07/15/2019 | $5,174 | $5,174 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19101000 B02 | 10/02/2018 | 07/15/2019 | $2,587 | $5,174 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19101000 E | 10/02/2018 | 07/15/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 p.m. on April 14, 2018, an employee was performing maintenance on the acid cat and replaced the injection methanol pump. The employee was overcome by a high concentration of hydrogen sulfide and was asphyxiated.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Hydrogen Sulfide, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1309335.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |
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