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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108497090 - Big T Services
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Big T Services
Antelope Ridge Plant
Eunice, NM 88231
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 725, Andrews, TX 79714
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4924
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/03/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/15/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360248926 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| 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 | 90005 A | 10/06/1989 | 10/06/1989 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 D02 VIC | 10/06/1989 | 10/12/1989 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H | 10/06/1989 | 10/25/1989 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/06/1989 | 10/25/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 10/06/1989 | 10/25/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 10/06/1989 | 10/25/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on May 2, 1989, Employee #3 was cutting a 4-inch natural gas line with an oxygen-acetylene torch. The line was blind flanged both downstream and upstream of the cutting operation. Flimsy gasket material was used between the flanges to prevent the flow of gas. The gasket material ruptured under pressure, releasing pressurized natural gas. Flames erupted through a 2 inch vent in the 4 inch pipe. The flame struck Employee #1, causing serious burns on approximately 90 percent of his body. He died on May 18. Employee #2 sustained burns to his face, back, arms, and hands. He was hospitalized and released. Employees #3 and #4 escaped with minor burns.
Keywords: HAND, BURN, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, PIPELINE, ACETYLENE TORCH, RUPTURE, BACK, FACE, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108497090 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Helpers, extractive occupations | ||
| 2 | 108497090 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, extractive occupations |