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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2956803 - Arapahoe Drilling Co
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Arapahoe Drilling Co
Near Rig #3
Blonco, NM 87412
Mailing Address:
3200 South Side River Rd, Farmington, NM 87401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360765564 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,140 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 11/06/1985 | 11/09/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | 11/26/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5000095A01 | 11/06/1985 | 11/09/1985 | $0 | $360 | $0 | 11/26/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5000095A01 | 11/06/1985 | 11/09/1985 | $180 | $360 | $0 | 11/26/1985 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
ARAPAHOE RIG #3 WAS DRILLING FOR NATURAL GAS ON LOCATION NEAR BLONCO, NEW MEXICO. NATURAL GAS AT ABOUT 150 PSI BEGAN LEAKING THROUGH THE DRILLING FLUID. THE RETAINING RING THAT HOLDS THE RUBBER STRIPPER HEAD IN THE ROTARY BOWL HAD COME LOOSE. THE ESCAPING GAS WAS IGNITED BY AN UNKNOWN SOURCE AT ABOUT 6:30 PM ON AUGUST 4, 1985. THE ENSUING RIG FIRE BURNED FOUR OF THE FIVE MEN ON DUTY. ONE DIED FROM HIS BURNS.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, GAS LEAK, GAS WELL DRILLING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2956803 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Drillers, oil well | ||
| 2 | 2956803 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Drillers, oil well | ||
| 3 | 2956803 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Drillers, oil well | ||
| 4 | 2956803 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Drillers, oil well |