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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308646074 - Trace Energy Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Trace Energy Services, Inc.
Panther Branch Rd At Fm 51
Tolar, TX 76476
Mailing Address:
4500 W. Illinois, Suite 118, Midland, TX 79703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1382
NAICS: 541360/Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100713593 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625 |
| Current Penalty | $375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100109 E01 VIIB | 05/26/2005 | 06/01/2005 | $375 | $625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a blaster's helper, was cutting the leads between the detonator and the blasting galvanometer when a blow out from gas pressure that had built up from the detonation exploded and killed him. Holes were drilled to about 20 feet and were about 3.5 to 4 inches in diameter. The holes were loaded with 2.5 pounds of GEO prime seismic booster and an electric detonator. The charge was backfilled with bentonite and the hole was plugged with a plastic cone. A plastic cone was pushed down about 2 feet below the surface. The blaster detonated the charge and a mobile unit recorded the resultant vibrations.
Keywords: BLASTING, EXPLOSIVES, GAS, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308646074 | Fatality | Other | Helpers, surveyor |