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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303078042 - Great Southern Oil & Gas Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Great Southern Oil & Gas Co., Inc.
Hwy 190, One Mile East Of Port Barre
Port Barre, LA 70577
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 52707, Lafayette, LA 70501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/1999
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 01/06/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100551118 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100106 B01 IVA | 12/17/1999 | 12/22/1999 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were engaged in fueling up a workover rig in the oil field. They were using compressed air to pressure up and displace the contents of a portable, 1,000 gallon, 4 ft diameter, diesel fuel tank. The air pressure increased to such a level that the end of the tank blew off and struck Employee #1, who was walking in front of it. He suffered massive trauma to his head and upper torso, and was killed instantly.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, HEAD, WORK RULES, HIGH PRESSURE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303078042 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |