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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304120439 - United Energy Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
United Energy Corporation
9 Miles West Hwy 329
Crane, TX 79731
Mailing Address:
600 Meadowlands Parkway, #20, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8999
NAICS: 541690/Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100811603 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19100151 B | 04/08/2003 | 04/18/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100151 C | 04/08/2003 | 04/18/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 04/08/2003 | 04/25/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 E02 | 04/08/2003 | 04/25/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19101200 H | 04/08/2003 | 04/25/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 29, 2002, Employee #1 was servicing an oil well with a new-technology system that uses hydrogen peroxide solution as an energy source. When the flowline exploded, a flying object severed his right leg, and he died due to excessive blood loss. There was no medical facility or designated person trained to render first aid in the area.
Keywords: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304120439 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |