Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14963953 - Baber Well Servicing Inc Rig 59
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Baber Well Servicing Inc Rig 59
Shoebar 56-959-1 Sec 15 T165 R35e/Lea Cnty
Hobbs, NM 88240
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1772, Hobbs, NM 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/17/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360765549 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| Current Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| 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 | 5000095A01 | 05/16/1985 | 05/19/1985 | $240 | $240 | $0 | 06/03/1985 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #6 were moving a packer that had been set above the perforations of an oil and gas well for overnight. When the packer was moved, the well began flowing and released natural gas into the atmosphere. An unknown source of ignition started a flash fire. Employees #1 through #6 sustained burns and were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, GAS, OIL WELL SERVICING, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14963953 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 14963953 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 14963953 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 14963953 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 14963953 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 14963953 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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