Inspection Detail

Inspection: 107715617 - Torch Energy Marketing, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office

Inspection Nr: 107715617

Report ID: 0627400

Date Opened: 03/04/1996

Site Address:
Torch Energy Marketing, Inc.
Gas Plant South Of Midkiff, Tx 79755
Midkiff, TX 79755

Mailing Address:
Hc34 Box 63, Midkiff, TX 79755

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1321

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 04/19/1996

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 02/28/1997

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360972988

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200810091

Event: 02/29/1996

Two employees killed, two injured in gas well explosion

Employees #1 through #4 were performing their regular jobs when a gas well exploded. Employees #1 and #4 were killed, and Employees #2 and #3 sustained injuries that required hospitalization.

Keywords: BURN, GAS WELL, FIRE, EXPLOSION, GAS WELL DRILLING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107715617			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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