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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314767781 - Grosse Tete Well Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Grosse Tete Well Service, Inc.
State Lease 18067
Lake Salvador, LA 70394
Mailing Address:
77925 Mcbay Road, Grosse Tete, LA 70740
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: 01/31/2011
Emphasis: L:Oilgas, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 07/15/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102656113 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $5,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,040 |
| 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 | 04/27/2011 | 05/03/2011 | $2,520 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 04/27/2011 | 05/03/2011 | $2,520 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:20 a.m. on December 1, 2010, Employee #1, #2 and #3 were working on the barge of an oilrig (Rig Number 1). They were removing a Christmas tree flange, an assembly of valves, spools, and fittings used to control the flow of oil or gas out of the well, with a cutting torch. As Employee #2 and #3 assisted Employee #1, he cut the last bolt of the flange when gas ejected from the control device. The released gas immediately ignited, forming a fireball. The Christmas tree was blown from the wellhead. All employees received burns from the erupting fireball. The fire burned for approximately five minutes and then burned out. Emergency medical services were summoned. The onsite Foreman accompanied the three injured employees and brought them in a crew boat to a landing to meet paramedics. Paramedics drove the three injured employees via an ambulance to a medical center. At the medical center, Employee #1, #2, and #3 received burn treatment and care and were then hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, GAS, TORCH, OIL WELL SERVICING, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314767781 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 314767781 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 314767781 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |