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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307708479 - Tetra Applied Technologies, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Tetra Applied Technologies, Lp
Novian, A.F.Gas Unit #1, Well No.2, Id No.179128
Edna, TX 77957
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 73087, Houston, TX 77273
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: 07/17/2004
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 07/27/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100211937 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $4,725 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,725 |
| 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 | 11/04/2004 | 11/15/2004 | $4,725 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/23/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/04/2004 | 11/10/2004 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/23/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 16, 2004, three employees were removing the assembly of fittings and valves (Christmas tree) on the top of the casing from a non-productive gas well. The gas well was to be plugged and abandoned. During the loosening of jammed nuts on the bottom flange, high-pressure gas from within the casing escaped through the flange on the Christmas tree. When the gas pressure vented, it struck one employee on the forehead and fatally injured him.
Keywords: DISMANTLING, GAS WELL, VENTING, WORK RULES, FOREHEAD, GAS, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307708479 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |