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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307073338 - Viking Well Service
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Viking Well Service
Rt 65, Well #506963
Matewan, WV 25678
Mailing Address:
8113 Sissonville Dr., Sissonville, WV 25320
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: 11/28/2005
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 01/23/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100631126 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100138 A | 12/12/2005 | 12/22/2005 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 12/12/2005 | 12/22/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/12/2005 | 12/30/2005 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 12/12/2005 | 12/30/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 12/12/2005 | 12/30/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/12/2005 | 12/22/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 19100151 C | 12/12/2005 | 01/16/2006 | $600 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 12/12/2005 | 12/16/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 18, 2005, Employee #1, with Viking Well Service, was working to relieve the gas pressure in a well. Prior to this, the pressure in the well was checked and found to be 700 psi. Two, 2-in. flexible hoses had been connected to the Frac valve/well head, which were then connected to sections of 2-in. pipe to reach a mud pit. The hoses were each approximately 7.5-ft long; one was rated at 2,000 psi, and the other was rated for 1,000 psi. After a valve was opened, the 1,000-psi-rated hose ruptured and flew back, striking Employee #1's face and forehead. He was able to crawl away from the whipping hose, and was then taken to the main road to await emergency responders. Other employees stated that Employee #1 was conscious and able to walk at this time. Employee #1 was taken to a hospital in Williamson, WV, and then airlifted to St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV, where he died from his injuries five days later.
Keywords: HEAD, WELL, GAS, HOSE, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, PIPE, CONCUSSION, FACE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307073338 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |