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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310017025 - Tetra Production Testing Services, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Tetra Production Testing Services, L.P.
Section 4, Blk 20, University No 20-4 No. 1
Mentone, TX 79754
Mailing Address:
4401 N-I35 Ste 207, Denton, TX 76207
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/2006
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 08/31/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100813039 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/04/2006 | 01/23/2007 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/26/2006 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was changing out the O-ring on a line heater. Employee #1 had shut the line heater by closing the upstream valve at the well head but, contrary to procedure, had not closed the downstream valve in front of the separator. The end blew off the line, struck Employee #1, and killed him. Average pressure of the gas from the well had been 8,500 psi.
Keywords: GAS WELL, PRESSURE PIPING, VALVE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, GAS FITTING, PRESSURE RELEASE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310017025 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Production testers |