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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2183184 - Cosden Pipe Line Co
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Cosden Pipe Line Co
5 Miles North Of
Westbrook, TX 79565
Mailing Address:
Box 1311, Big Spring, TX 79721
Union Status: Union
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/11/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/21/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360546972 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100307 B | 08/06/1985 | 08/12/1985 | $240 | $240 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100307 B03 | 08/06/1985 | 08/12/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
THE CRUDE OIL GAUGER WAS OBTAINING GAUGE AND METER READINGS AND WAS ALSO CHECKING THE PUMPING EQUIPMENT. THE GAUGER CHECKED THE CRUDE OIL PUMP AND SAW THAT THE PACKING GLAND NEEDED REPAIRS. CRUDE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM IT. HE WALKED INTO THE CRUDE OIL PUMP SHED AND APPARENTLY THREW THE SWITCH FOR THE PUMP TO THE "OFF" POSITION. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY A FIRE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS BURNED OVER 100%OF HIS BODY.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, MAINTENANCE, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, CRUDE OIL, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2183184 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |