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Other Incidents - 1999

September 25, 1999 - Nuevo Energy Company

Investigation: None Activity:  
Lease: P00241 Event(s): Gas Kick
Area: 6B Operation: Workover
Block: 5165 Cause: Human Error
Rig/Platform: B Water Depth: 200 feet

Remarks: A gas kick was caused by a swabbing effect while coming out of the hole with a cupped packer tool. A floor hand inhaled a gas/water/oil mixture and received first aid treatment; he was released for full time duty the same day.

 

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