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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308010594 - Superior Well Services
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Superior Well Services
Sveda # 4 Gas Well
Fayette City, PA 15438
Mailing Address:
1380 Rt. 286 East Suite # 121, Indiana, PA 15701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/19/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541028 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 03/27/2006 | 03/30/2006 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 14, 2006, Employees #1, #2 and #3, all contractors, were working near a natural gas well head that had natural gas flowing for about six hours. The gas ignited, causing an explosion. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized and treated for serious burns.
Keywords: BURN, NATURAL GAS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GAS, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308010594 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |