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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109568576 - Consolidated Oil & Gas
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Consolidated Oil & Gas
Brown 32-6-10 #1, County Rd. 988
Laplata, CO 81301
Mailing Address:
410 17th Street, Denver, CO 80224
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/22/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/27/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360892616 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| 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 | 19100146 C02 | 11/25/1994 | 12/08/1994 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C03 | 11/25/1994 | 12/03/1994 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 E02 | 11/25/1994 | 12/03/1994 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working as a subcontractor for an oil and gas drilling company. He had been hired to monitor the water level of the frac tank by measuring it with a gauge tape. The frac tank is used to recover water that has been pumped into the gas well. The water is pumped into the ground with sand and potassium chloride. This mixture is allowed to escape from the well and flow into the frac tank. Employee #1, who was working alone, attempted to gain a more accurate measurement from a 2 ft by 2 1/2 ft hatch, which is open to allow the gases to escape and to alleviate pressure. Employee #1 was overcome by the vapor and fell into the tank , where he drowned.
Keywords: HATCH, WORK RULES, FRAC TANK, FALL, OIL WELL SERVICING, DROWN, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, UNGUARDED, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109568576 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |