Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315912972 - Liberty Swabbing Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Liberty Swabbing Inc.
Ep Garcia #1
Raymondville, TX 78580
Mailing Address:
3401 Carsner Street, Victoria, TX 77901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/2011
Emphasis: L:Oilgas, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 04/10/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100213974 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 03/07/2012 | 04/23/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 9, 2011, Employee #1 was performing service on a wellhead. He mounted the Christmas tree portion of the wellhead to conduct the work. As he worked upon the wellhead, a sudden pressure released through the ball valve struck his abdomen. Employee #1 sustained traumatic injuries that killed him.
Keywords: WELL SERVICE RIG, ABDOMEN, WELL, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315912972 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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