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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109065292 - Texaco Exploration & Production, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Texaco Exploration & Production, Inc.
1 Mile West On Old Hwy 7
Velma, OK 73091
Mailing Address:
Po Box 610, Velma, OK 73091
Union Status: Union
SIC:1321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/19/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361121940 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 I | 08/01/1995 | 08/05/1995 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 08/01/1995 | 08/05/1995 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 E02 I | 08/01/1995 | 08/05/1995 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A non-fired pressure vessel was brought back on line after it was cleaned and a new filter was installed. Employee #1 was operating the valves when a problem with one of the valves occurred. He moved to the front of the vessel. A coworker, another of the maintenance personnel, was opening the valve. As the pressure was nearing the operating pressure of 750 psi, Employee #1 noticed a leak around the cover and gave the coworker a signal to shut off the valve. The cover blew off, apparently striking Employee #1 near the lower left rib cage and knocking him approximately 65 ft before his body came to rest. His head was fractured and he was killed. The cover traveled some 45 ft, struck another vessel, and ricocheted another 65 ft before striking another vessel and coming to rest. The force of the fluid removed all of Employee #1's clothing. Oil and gas covered the coworker beside the vessel but he was not injured. A 60 ft radius around the vessel was also covered with oil.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, OIL WELL DRILLING, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, GAS WELL DRILLING, MECH MALFUNCTION, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109065292 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |