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Explosions – 2005 (2 explosions.)

18-June-2005 – Chevron USA Inc

MMS Investigation Report:

Completed

Activity:

Development/Production

Lease:

G02047

Event(s):

Explosion

Area:

East Cameron

Operation:

Production

Block:

272

Cause:

Equipment Failure

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.

MMS Investigation Report:

None

Activity:

Development/Production

Lease:

G06301

Event(s):

Explosion/Injury (1)

Area:

WD

Operation:

Production / Other- regulator installation

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.

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