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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119624179 - Air Comp Llc
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Air Comp Llc
Nabors Rig #476
Geyserville, CA 95541
Mailing Address:
37 South University Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4961
NAICS: 221330/Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/24/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361600174 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,915 | $0 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $4,325 |
| Current Penalty | $3,915 | $0 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $4,325 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 B | 12/31/2003 | 01/06/2004 | $410 | $410 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23950083 A03 | 12/31/2003 | 01/06/2004 | $2,475 | $2,475 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3328 A | 12/31/2003 | 01/06/2004 | $1,440 | $1,440 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on July 19, 2003, Employee #1, a new employee, was operating trailer-mounted mobile equipment to supply compressed air to a steam well drilling rig. The equipment was manufactured by Air Comp, LLC, an Allis-Chalmers/M-1 Company. As he attempted to divert oil and water contaminated air from a filter chamber into a 350-gallon disposal holding tank, provided by Cal-Pine, the disposal tank became pressurized and exploded. Large parts of the tank became airborne, striking Employee #1. He was hospitalized and pronounced dead due to injuries sustained. A detailed investigation revealed that two venting plugs, located on the tank, were not removed, causing pressurization of the tank and eventual explosion.
Keywords: PRESSURE VESSEL, VENTING, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119624179 | Fatality | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |