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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311307797 - Halliburton Energy Services
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Halliburton Energy Services
Dora Roberts Devonian Unit 3401
Midland, TX 79706
Mailing Address:
6155 W Murphy Street, Odessa, TX 79763
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: 05/12/2008
Emphasis: L:Oilgas, S:Hispanic
Case Closed: 06/13/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100813765 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Current Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| 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 | 05/12/2008 | 06/06/2008 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/12/2008 | 06/06/2008 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/12/2008 | 06/06/2008 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/12/2008 | 06/06/2008 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
The employees were conducting fracturing operations. A pump seal had to be seated in between stages. The pump operator began to pressure-up the line to set the seal prior to the employees that were out of the area, rigging up the riser. The pump operator did not see any pressure on his controls and continued to pressure up the line to the point of failure of the wheel valve. When the wheel valve failed, two employees in the area of the well head were struck by high pressure and valve pieces. Employee #1 employee died on site, and Employee #2 was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311307797 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 311307797 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |