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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1638936.015 - Pace Oilfield Services Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Pace Oilfield Services Inc.
2119 North French Drive
Hobbs, NM 88240
Mailing Address:
2119 North French Drive, Hobbs, NM 88240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2023
Emphasis: S:Oilgas
Case Closed: 04/25/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1972306 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on November 28, 2022, an employee was attempting to repair equipment at an industrial machinery and equipment maintenance service for oilfield operations. The employee was using a crowbar to hit a sand clogged pipeline connected to a sand trap separator. The pipeline detached from the sand trap, releasing pressurized air and sand. The employee was struck by 2,300 psi high pressure air, causing multiple deep lacerations to his body. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Clogged, High Pressure, High Pressure Pipe, Laceration, Maintenance, Pipeline, Repair, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1638936.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |