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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300515087 - Smith Oil Field & Environmental Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Smith Oil Field & Environmental Services, Inc.
1905 Chico Highway
Bridgeport, TX 76426
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 562, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100710318 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and two coworkers were attempting to turn on a new natural gas well. They had installed a well head, heater, separator, and the other equipment necessary for the well operation. This was a high pressure well and the workers were using heavy schedule pipe to handle the extra pressure. The separator was tied-in and Employee #1 turned on the well. After approximately three minutes, the separator rupture disk blew and the separator tipped. The piping attached to the separator was blown away as the separator came apart. The workers were running for cover when Employee #1 was apparently struck by the separator piping and suffered chest, back, and head injuries. He was killed.
Keywords: GAS WELL, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, NATURAL GAS, HIGH PRESSURE, BLOWOUT--OIL WELL, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300515087 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |