Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313028326 - Chesapeake Operating, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Chesapeake Operating, Inc
Usa-Mm-North Compressor Station. E.Range/Texas Rd.
Haughton, LA 71037
Mailing Address:
3365 Sligo Road, Haughton, LA 71037
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 211111/Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2010
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 08/30/2010
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 100559434 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
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 | 19100024 B | 06/30/2010 | 07/06/2010 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 6, 2010, an employee was working on a high-pressure separator, which was part of a natural gas production facility. A 3-in. line that was attached to the separator broke, allowing the natural gas to flow out of the tank at 1,000 psi. The resulting fire and explosion killed the worker.
Keywords: FIRE, NATURAL GAS, GAS, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE PIPING, HIGH PRESSURE, GAS LEAK, TANK
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 313028326 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |