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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314344136 - J. B. Hunt Gas & Oil Drilling, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
J. B. Hunt Gas & Oil Drilling, Llc
Rig #5, Neal 604, Upton County, Tx.
Rankin, TX 79778
Mailing Address:
8518 B N. County Road West, Odessa, TX 79764
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 211111/Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/22/2010
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 11/30/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100814805 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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 | 01/07/2011 | 01/19/2011 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 02/02/2011 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On September 20, 2010, a drill crew was running casing, and they encountered a bridge. The crew decided to use mud to wash out the bridge. They connected a 2-inch mud hose and pumped mud down to the bridge. As they neared the bridge, pressure increased and caused the hose to kink. The driller instructed Employee #1 to pull back on the hose. While Employee #1 was pulling back on the hose, the crew again tried to clear the bridge with the mud. When they hit the bridge, the pressure spiked to over 1,000 PSI and caused the hose to kink and rupture. The sudden release of uncontrolled pressure caused the hose to whip violently and throw Employee #1 into the air. He struck the rig derrick and landed at the foot of the rig floor, approximately 25 feet away. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: MUD PUMP, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK AGAINST, HOSE, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, GAS WELL DRILLING, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314344136 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |