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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308662238 - Kobra Sales & Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Kobra Sales & Services, Inc.
Lauro Garza Well Number A-3 18 Mi N Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 726, Zapata, TX 78076
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/2005
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 09/07/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212315 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 11/03/2005 | 11/09/2005 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260150 C02 III | 11/03/2005 | 11/09/2005 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 12/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260251 A06 | 11/03/2005 | 11/09/2005 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 12/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260251 E08 | 11/03/2005 | 11/09/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260850 E | 11/03/2005 | 11/09/2005 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 1, 2005, an employer sent six employees to remove a 3- in. flow line from a plugged and abandoned oil and gas well. The employer used a pipe cutter to cut the 3-in. flow line at the 8-ft-tall standpipe after the handle of a ball valve had been turned to relieve gas pressure. There was no release indicating that anything was present. After the pipe was cut, there was a sudden and violent release of high pressure gas.
Keywords: STANDPIPE, GAS, OIL LINE, PIPE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308662238 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |