Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301994315 - Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.
Otto Cummings No.2 Alternate Well
Bryceland, LA 71014
Mailing Address:
4334 Nw Expy, Ste 124, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/09/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100550540 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $125,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $125,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $87,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $87,500 |
| 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 | Willful | 5A0001 | 04/21/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $49,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 05/14/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 19100036 B01 | 04/21/1999 | 05/17/1999 | $38,500 | $55,000 | $0 | 05/14/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 24, 1998, a fire and explosion occurred at a gas well operated by Sonat Exploration Company. Employee #1 through #7 died as a result of the fire and explosion. Employee #8 was injured and hospitalized with bruises. Employees #1 through #4 worked for Cudd Pressure Control. Employees #5 through #7 worked for Brooks Well Servicing. Employee #8 worked for Sonat Exploration Company.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, AMPUTATED, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, INHALATION, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301994315 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 301994315 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 301994315 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 301994315 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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