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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307486035 - Trinity Services
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Trinity Services
756 Akin Road
Waskom, TX 75692
Mailing Address:
18149 Us Hwy 80 East, Waskom, TX 75692
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/09/2004
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 04/13/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100783141 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVB | 01/27/2005 | 02/23/2005 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 01/27/2005 | 02/01/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 01/27/2005 | 02/23/2005 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 6, 2004, Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3, who were a welder and two helpers, were welding on an oilfield well service "frac-tank" when its contents of petroleum liquids and vapors erupted into flames and the tank exploded, killing Employee #1 and causing extensive burns in Employees #2 and #3, which placed them in critical condition. It is estimated that the tank was holding 4400 gallons of crude oil, and saltwater. Gases could have been present inside the tank as a result of off-gassing from the oil mixture. The explosion and flaming oil completely destroyed the frac-tank and a nearby crewcab pick-up truck. All 4400 gallons were consumed in the fire along with the contents of the pick-up truck's gasoline tank and gas from a welding set of acetylene and oxygen. The City of Marshall, Texas Fire Marshall and the Harrison County Sheriff department responded. Employees #2 and #3 were taken to the Louisiana State University Trauma & Burn Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, and were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, FRAC TANK, OIL TANK, WELDING, GAS, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307486035 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |