Inspection Detail

Inspection: 107621823 - Seifert Welding & Construction, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office

Inspection Nr: 107621823

Report ID: 0626600

Date Opened: 03/07/1991

Site Address:
Seifert Welding & Construction, Inc.
Chevron Usa-Moores Orchard Field
Orchard, TX 77001

Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 247(Fm 3156), Bay City, TX 77404

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1389

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 03/11/1991

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/08/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360971121

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	2					2
Initial Penalty	$2,250	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,250
Current Penalty	$2,250	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,250
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19101200 E01	03/18/1991	04/04/1991	$750	$750	$0		-
2.	01002	Serious	19101200 H	03/18/1991	04/04/1991	$1,500	$1,500	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14398614

Event: 03/07/1991

Five employees injured after inhaling hydrogen sulfide gas

At approximately 8:30 a.m. on March 7, 1991, Employee #1 was looking over some equipment that was to be removed from a maintenance operation involving the replacement of a header in an operating oil field. He began experiencing symptoms of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and attempted to escape, at the same time warning Employees #2 through #5 and four other coworkers who were in the area. He was able to get away from the gas cloud, but almost passed out upon reaching safety. He was hospitalized, along with Employees #2 through #5, who also complained of exposure to the gas. The previous day's high temperature had heated up the line, releasing hydrogen sulfide from the metal or residues. The gas, which is heavier than air, leaked out of a partially open needle valve and pooled in the depressions in the surrounding area. When Employee #1 walked into the pooled hydrogen sulfide, it rose into his face.

Keywords: LEAK, VAPOR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, GAS, OIL WELL SERVICING, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107621823	Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported
2	107621823	Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported
3	107621823	Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported
4	107621823	Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported
5	107621823	Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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