At 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 2023, an employee entered an oil well production tank to replace a leaking valve. The employee became unconscious when he entered the confined space. The employee died of asphyxiation in the hazardous atmosphere.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 16 | 16 | ||||
| Current Violations | 16 | 16 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $103,232 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $103,232 |
| Current Penalty | $103,232 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $103,232 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/15/2024 | 04/12/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/15/2024 | 04/12/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/15/2024 | 04/12/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/15/2024 | 04/12/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 D04 II | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100146 G03 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19100146 G03 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 14. | 01014 | Serious | 19100146 G03 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 15. | 01015 | Serious | 19100146 G03 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued | |
| 16. | 01016 | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 03/15/2024 | 04/26/2024 | $6,452 | $6,452 | Z – Issued |
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