Inspection Detail

Inspection: 305239303 - Noble Trucking

Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau

Inspection Nr: 305239303

Report ID: 0653510

Date Opened: 02/04/2003

Site Address:
Noble Trucking
S25,T26n,R2w (Guinea Pig Well #1)
Lindrith, NM 87129

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 43, Lindrith, NM 87029

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4212

NAICS: 484220/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/04/2003

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/29/2003

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100041243

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200040749

Event: 01/31/2003

Employee killed when work-over rig well blew up

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 31, 2003, an employee of Noble Trucking was removing a hose from the back of his water truck only 5 ft from the well head at a work-over rig. A sudden release of pressure occurred within the well causing it to blow out. A metal grating flew up from the rig and struck the employee, killing him.

Keywords: WELL SERVICE RIG, BLOWOUT--OIL WELL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305239303			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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