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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1334050.015 - Wadeco Specialties, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Wadeco Specialties, Inc.
Lpv Swd#1 Us Refinery Rd/Herradura Rd.
Loving, NM 88256
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 60634, Midland, TX 79701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2018
Emphasis: S:Oilgas
Case Closed: 12/21/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1361245 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1364564 | ||
| Inspection | 1333888 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1333943 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1334062 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1334035 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1334025 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on July 18, 2018, an employee was skimming oil off the top of a water tanker when he inadvertently contacted an ungrounded gauge line, resulting in an explosion. The employee suffered burns over his entire body and was killed.
Keywords: Explosion, Fire, Oil Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1334050.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy |