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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314343997 - Basic Energy Services
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Basic Energy Services
Rig #17, 5 Miles W Of Knott, Martin County,
Knott, TX 79748
Mailing Address:
408 W. Wall Street, Midland, TX 79701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/2010
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 05/09/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100814813 | ||
| Referral | 200816023 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 02/11/2011 | 05/06/2011 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 02/11/2011 | 02/21/2011 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 19, 2010, Employee #1, of Basic Energy Services, was working with a well that contained pressured gas and other liquids. They were being relieved from the well head into an open tank pit. The gas vapors from the pit entered a diesel engine, which was running at that particular time. The diesel engine ignited and caused a flash fire. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital for treatment of second and third degree burns over half of his body, and later died from his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, DIESEL FUEL TANK, FIRE, GAS, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314343997 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |