Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100263193 - B.O.P. Pressure Testers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
B.O.P. Pressure Testers, Inc.
Hwy 90, East
Broussard, LA 70518
Mailing Address:
407 1/2 Pecan Grove, P. O. Box 4922, Lafayette, LA 70502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/03/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360156590 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CONDUCTING A HYDROSTATIC TEST OF A 10,000 PSI MWP SUBSEA WELLHEAD (36 INCH OUTSIDE DIAMETER, 10 INCHES LONG). A PLUG WAS SET IN THE BOTTOM INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WELLHEAD HOUSING, AND A BLIND (PLATE) WAS SECURED TO THE TOP OF THE WELLHEAD, USING A #27, 18 3/4 INCH CAMERON SWING BOLT CLAMP. THE PRESSURE WAS BROUGHT UP TO 15,000 PSI. AS EMPLOYEE #1 WALKED AROUND THE PROTECTIVE SCREEN TO CHECK ON HIS TEST HOSE, THE THREADS STRIPPED ON THE BOLTS HOLDING THE TWO HALVES OF THE CAMERON CLAMP TOGETHER. THE CLAMP, WEIGHING 2,070 POUNDS, FLEW APART UNDER THE PRESSURE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE FACE AND CHEST, KILLING HIM INSTANTLY.
Keywords: CHEST, HIGH PRESSURE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100263193 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |