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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 742262.015 - R&C Backhoe Services
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
R&C Backhoe Services
West Hwy. 83
Denver City, TX 79323
Mailing Address:
970 Se 2601, Andrews, TX 79714
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/2012
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 04/11/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 667251 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:45 p.m. on November 12, 2012, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were removing a manway hatch from a heater treater when a flash fire occurred. Both employees were engulfed in flames when a 130 gallon polyethelene tank containing an emulsifier and hydrocarbons ignited. Employee #1 received third degree burns over 85% of his body and died 3 days later. Employee #2 had third degree burns over 60% of their body and perished from his injuries approximately 2 months later.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Combustible Liquid, Flammable Liquid, Oil Well Drilling/Servicing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 742262.015 | 66 | M | Fatality | ||
| 2 | 742262.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Specified mechanics and repairers |