Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300577293 - West Texas Energy Services

Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office

Inspection Nr: 300577293

Report ID: 0627400

Date Opened: 04/20/1999

Site Address:
West Texas Energy Services
4 Miles N On Fm 1609
Ira, TX 79527

Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 1870, Big Spring, TX 79721

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1381

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/20/1999

Emphasis: L:Oilgas

Case Closed: 01/18/2000

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100810308

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200810596

Event: 04/20/1999

Three employees burned when diesel pump motor explodes

Employees #1 through #3 were removing a drill stem tester from an oil well when trapped gas and oil were released, causing a diesel pump motor to explode. All three employees sustained serious burns, for which they were hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, WELL, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, OIL RIG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300577293	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Drillers, oil well
2	300577293	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Drillers, oil well
3	300577293	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Drillers, oil well

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