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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1663194 - Salt Creek Materials Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Salt Creek Materials Inc
Baker Lease No 4 Well
Norwich, OH 43767
Mailing Address:
880 Spray Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360541544 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19040002 A | 10/15/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040008 | 10/15/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
THE COMPANY WAS CLEANING AN OIL AND GAS WELL BY FORCING STEAM DOWN THE WELL TO REMOVE PARAFFIN. AFTER THE PARAFFIN WAS PUT INTO A HOLDING TANK THE GAS PRESSURE LET LOOSE WITH GREAT FORCE THROUGH THE PLASTIC PIPE BETWEEN THE OIL WELL HEAD AND THE HOLDING TANK. THIS IS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A STATIC DISCHARGE OR FRICTION THAT IGNITED THE NATURAL GAS, CAUSING THE EXPLOSION.
Keywords: OIL TANK, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1663194 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1663194 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |