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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312966104 - Petro-Hunt, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Petro-Hunt, Llc
3.5 Miles Ne Of Town
Ray, ND 58849
Mailing Address:
1601 Elm Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 211111/Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/2009
Emphasis: L:Oilgas, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 11/09/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100332741 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 07/13/2009 | 09/13/2010 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | 07/27/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/13/2009 | 08/17/2009 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 07/27/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100307 C02 I | 07/13/2009 | 09/13/2010 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 07/27/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 28, 2009, Employee #1 was involved in a tank gauging operation. As Employee #1 had just finished gauging a tank that was found to be full, he proceeded to divert the supply line to another tank. The shutoff valve blew out, releasing sour crude and hydrogen sulfide gas. Employee #1 was overcome by the released gasses and died from asphyxiation. Employee #1 discovered approximately fifteen feet from the valve. The incident investigation revealed that Employee #1 had been provided, by his employer, with a personal gas monitor, a 30-minute SCBA, and a cascade air line system, which were found inside the vehicle.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, PPE, SUFFOCATED, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312966104 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |