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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310017371 - G & L Tools Division Of Basic Energy Services
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
G & L Tools Division Of Basic Energy Services
2249 S. Treadway
Abilene, TX 79602
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3418, Abilene, TX 79604
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100813062 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/04/2006 | 12/14/2006 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on June 29, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a reverse circulation unit when oil and natural gas came up from the well through the tubing. The oil and gas hit the top of the water tank and splattered on the ground, on Employee #1, and on the swivel diesel engine. The fumes from the natural gas entered the intake of the swivel engine and an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was severely burned and was transported by helicopter to UMC Burn Center in Lubbock, TX. He died from his injuries on July 1, 2006.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, WELL, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310017371 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |