18-June-2005
– Chevron USA Inc
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MMS
Investigation Report: |
Completed |
Activity: |
Development/Production |
|
Lease: |
G02047 |
Event(s): |
Explosion |
|
Area: |
East Cameron |
Operation: |
Production |
|
Block: |
272 |
Cause: |
Equipment Failure |
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Rig/Platform: |
D |
Water Depth: |
182 Feet |
Remarks:
Gas blow-by occurred from the H.P. separator
water dump, which in turn dumps to the produced water skimmer. The skimmer
operates in atmospheric service and the vent gas off the skimmer relieves
to the oil stock tank which has two primary VPSV's and two secondary
VPSV's. When the primary vents could not keep up with the amount of gas
being relieved to the oil stock tank, the secondary vents which are local
vents relieved causing a large accumulation of gas next to the gas
compressor and generator building and the fire occurred.
24-Jun-2005 – Stone Energy, L.L.C.
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MMS
Investigation Report: |
None |
Activity: |
Development/Production |
|
Lease: |
G06301 |
Event(s): |
Explosion/Injury
(1) |
|
Area: |
WD |
Operation: |
Production / Other-
regulator installation |
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Block: |
62 |
Cause: |
Human Error |
|
Rig/Platform: |
/ A |
Water
Depth: |
120 feet |
Remarks:
Contractors were performing handrail repairs on the facility.
During
this activity the Oxy/Acetylene torch would not stay lit. A rigger was
sent to adjust the amount of oxygen supplied to the torch. When the rigger
began to adjust the flow on the regulator it exploded causing injury to
the rigger's right hand.
Last Updated:
09/17/10,
05:07 PM
