Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307002576 - Dave'S Tubing, Testing And Hot Oil Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Dave'S Tubing, Testing And Hot Oil Service, Inc.
Slater #1, 3 Miles N. Of Big Spring
Big Spring, TX 79721
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3129, Big Spring, TX 79721
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: 09/25/2003
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 07/06/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100811876 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/27/2004 | 01/30/2004 | $1,250 | $2,100 | $0 | 02/19/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On August 31, 2003, an employee was hot oiling when the ball valve failed, spraying gas and fuel in the area. Vehicles parked within 15-ft of the wellhead, supplied an ignition source. A fire started. The employee tried to shut the flow off, and was burned in the process. The employee was taken to the hospital, where he died three weeks later of staphylococcus infection.
Keywords: BURN, INFECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307002576 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Drillers, oil well |
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