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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304121049 - Schlumberger Oilfield Services
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Schlumberger Oilfield Services
2 1/2 Miles Nw Of Coyanosa, Off Fm 1776
Coyanosa, TX 79730
Mailing Address:
500 W. Texas Ave. Suite 500, Midland, TX 79701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100811694 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | 19100119 H03 IV | 07/07/2003 | 07/11/2003 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 07/07/2003 | 07/11/2003 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 8, 2003, Employee #1 was working in close proximity (about 10 feet) to a pipe undergoing a pressure test. The pipe was filled with nitrogen and measured approximately 25 feet in length and had a diameter of 12 inches. During the pressure test, the pipe reached a pressure of 1550 psi. For some reason, the pipe exploded. Employee #1 was hospitalized and pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the explosion.
Keywords: TEST EQUIPMENT, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE PIPING, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304121049 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |