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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305651465 - Merit Energy Company
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Merit Energy Company
2553 Hamilton Dome Road
Hamilton Dome, WY 82427
Mailing Address:
13727 Noel Road Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 211111/Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/20/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100980606 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 |
| Current Penalty | $6,187 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,187 |
| 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 D02 III | 02/04/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $843 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E02 IVC | 01/15/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $1,407 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/15/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $1,406 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/15/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $1,125 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 01/15/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $1,406 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100169 B03 IV | 01/17/2003 | 02/17/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 F | 01/15/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02003 | Other | 19100304 E01 VIB | 01/15/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02004 | Other | 19100305 B02 | 01/15/2003 | 02/15/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 2002, Employee #1 was working alone. The tasks at hand included servicing a compressor air system with methanol (used as an air line antifreeze). Employee #1 had performed these tasks many times over the years. Though the exact sequence of events just prior to the incident was not known, the compressor came apart with explosive force. The debris from the failing compressor struck Employee #1, killing him. A coworker found Employee #1 dead about 45 minutes after the last radio communication made from him.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305651465 | Fatality | Puncture | Machinery maintenance occupations |