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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306173287 - Glacier Petroleum
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Glacier Petroleum
615 Overland Park
Emporia, KS 66801
Mailing Address:
Po Box 577, Emporia, KS 66801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2004
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 03/23/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101343085 | ||
| Referral | 201343605 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| 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 | 19100252 A03 I | 03/03/2004 | 03/15/2004 | $1,125 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 31, 2003, Employee #1 was welding a patch to a diesel fuel tank on a pre-mix unit for an oil drill rig. While Employee #1 was welding an explosion occurred. After the explosion, Employee #1 caught fire and went outside of the shop area where two employees from another company extinguished the fire. Employee #1 suffered burns but then proceeded back into the shop area to assist an employee working under a vehicle. Employee #1 was later taken to the hospital where he died.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, OIL WELL DRILLING, WELDER, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306173287 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |