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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313027831 - Innovative Wellsite Systems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Innovative Wellsite Systems Inc
Sumner 25-13-14 H-1 Gas Well
Grand Cane, LA 71032
Mailing Address:
22814 Commericial Lane, Tomball, TX 77375
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2009
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 09/16/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100559368 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 05/07/2010 | 05/19/2010 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 19, 2009, employees from Siler Operation LLC and Innovative Wellsite Systems were in the process of changing the packing on load pins used to secure the tubing hangar basket in the well head tubing spool. On the previous days, icing of the gas well occurred, preventing the hangar basket from sealing properly. Methanol was applied during the previous evening and on the day of the accident to melt the ice. The basket was then set in place, and they began changing the packing material. The employees had removed and replaced six sets of packing. As they removed the seventh locking pin, a violent release occurred, allowing natural gas, with a ground pressure of approximately 9,400 psi, to release. Employee #1 was killed, Employee #2 and Employee #3 were hospitalized, and Employee #4 received first aid.
Keywords: LOCKING PINS, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313027831 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 2 | 313027831 | Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Technicians, n.e.c. |