Operator Name
and Case No.
|
Violation
and
Date(s)
|
Penalty Paid and
Date Paid
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Regulation(s) Violated
30 CFR)
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| SPN Resources, LLC G-2009-004
|
Unsafe and unworkmanlike methods led to the instrument fuel gas system being full of oil.
10-JAN-2009 - 10-JAN-2009
|
$20,000
2/12/10
|
250.107
|
| Apache Corporation (Island Operators Co. Inc.)
G-2009-009
|
The level controller had been removed from the caisson sump, therefore the sump system could not automatically maintain oil at a level sufficient to prevent discharge into the Gulf of Mexico.
07-JAN-2009 – 23-JAN-2009
|
$435,000
4/23/10
|
250.300(b)
|
| Badger Oil Corporation (Production Services Network)
G-2009-011
|
The Burner Safety Low was bypassed on the Glycol Reboiler and the Level Safety Low was bypassed on the Glycol separator.
31-JAN-2009 - 31-JAN-2009
31-JAN-2009 - 31-JAN-2009
|
$20,000
3/11/10
|
250.803
250.803
|
| Hunt Oil Company (Gulf Coast Operator, LLC)
G-2009-014
|
The sump pumps would not work rendering the sump system inoperable.
06-MAR-2009 - 06-MAR-2009
|
$10,000
1/19/10
|
250.300(b)
|
| McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC G-2009-022
|
A Crane accident occurred while removing pins from the boom. The boom section was not securely blocked to prevent the dropping of the boom and/or boom section. Further investigation into the incident revealed the angle at which the auxiliary cable was attached to the heel section was insufficient and the auxiliary winch could not lift the boom.
27-FEB-2009 – 27-FEB-2009
|
$25,000
6/22/10
|
250.107
|
| Apache Corporation (Island Operators Co. Inc.)
G-2009-023
|
On May 2, 2009, the Surface-Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve (SCSSV) at Well JA-001, failed due to a leakage rate greater than the allowable rate of 5 cubic feet/minute. Records indicate that no corrective action to remove, repair, reinstall, or replace was taken prior to the May 19, 2009, notification of inspection.
2-MAY-2009 – 18-MAY-2009
|
$255,000
4/23/10
|
250.804(a)(1)
|
| ATP Oil & Gas Corporation G-2009-024
|
There was an unsafe personnel transfer from a boat to a platform, where a worker fell into the Gulf of Mexico.
13-APR-2008 – 13-APR-2008
|
$20,000
3/13/10
|
250.107
|
| Mariner Energy Corp. G-2009-025
|
During an inspection, the sump pump was found to be inoperable. The sump system could not automatically maintain oil at a level sufficient to prevent discharge into the Gulf of Mexico. The inspection also uncovered severe corrosion and metal loss to multiple pieces of production equipment and piping.
19-MAY-2009 - 19-MAY-2009
08-MAY-2009 - 19-MAY-2009
|
$296,000
11/5/10
|
250.300(b)
250.401
|
| Beryl Oil and Gas, LP G-2009-026
|
During an annual inspection on June 16, 2009 it was discovered the test separator Shut Down Valve (SDV) actuator was welded in the open position. The operator informed the Agency that the B-5 well was tested and flowed for 8 days, from June 2nd thru June 9th 2009, with the test separator SDV actuator welded in the open position.
02-JUN-2009 – 09-JUN-2009
|
$40,000
6/15/10
|
250.803(c)
|
| Mariner Energy (Island Operators Co. Inc.)
G-2009-027
|
The heliport on a platform was taken out of service due to a fire, leaving a boat landing as the only access to the structure. The boat landing was taken out of service during an inspection due to corroded grating and missing handrails. Personnel did not have a safe way to visit this platform.
10-JUN-2009 – 10-JUN-2009
|
$20,000
6/7/10
|
250.107
|
| Southern Natural Gas Company G-2009-028
|
During a pipeline construction operation, an archaeological avoidance zone was disturbed when an unauthorized and unsupervised Radio Operated Vehicle investigation of the area was performed.
21-APR-2005 – 21-APR-2005
|
$15,000
1/22/10
|
250.1007
|
| East Cameron Partners, LP G-2009-029
|
During an inspection, it was discovered that the high pressure separator (MBD-2000) was in by-pass at themaster panel and pinned at the slave panel, and the test separator (MBD-3000) was pinned in by-pass with a tie-wrap and was neither flagged or monitored. It was also discovered that the pipeline pump (PAX-1000) pressure safety valve activated prematurely and the pressure safety high failed to shut in the pipeline pump due to failure to maintain redundant safety devices.
03-JUN-2009 – 03-JUN-2009
03-JUN-2009 – 03-JUN-2009
03-JUN-2009 – 03-JUN-2009
|
$85,000
6/29/10
|
250.803(c)
250.803(c)
250.107
|
| Apache Corporation (Island Operators)
G-2009-030
|
A four inch steam line that was part of the Waste Heat Recovery System ruptured emitting 375 degree steam with 120 psi.The steam line ruptured due to corroded metal.
02-JUN-2009-02-JUNE-2009
|
$22,000
9/21/10
|
250.107
|
| Mariner Gulf of Mexico LLC G-2009-032
|
Operator conducted operations without an H2S Contingency Plan with confirmed concentrations and volumes of H2S that could potentially result in atmospheric concentrations of 20 ppm.
11-JUN-2009 – 11-JUN-2009
|
$35,000
5/7/10
|
250.490(f)(1-13)
|
| Mariner Energy G-2009-033
|
The Operator failed to move or protect equipment containing hydrocarbons or other
flammable substances at least 35 feet from the welding area during operations.
13-JUN-2009-15-JUN-2009
|
$65,000
8/31/10
|
250.113
|
| Merit Energy Company, LLC (Gulf Coast Operator, LLC)
G-2009-034
|
During an annual inspection on September 3, 2009 the pressure safety high/low for the FA-2 flow line segment for Well B-2 was discovered to be in by-pass at the control panel and was not monitored and/or flagged.
03-SEP-2009 – 03-SEP-2009
|
$45,000
5/24/10
|
250.803(c)
|
| Nexen Petroleum U.S.A. Inc. G-2009-035
|
During a routine inspection, the SCSSV on well A-11 was found blocked/inoperable, which rendered the safety device incapable of performing its designed function.
05-JUL-2009 – 10-JUL-2009
|
$90,000
6/18/10
|
250.803
|
| W&T Offshore, Inc. (Baker Energy, Inc.)
G-2010-001
|
Repairs were being performed on a platform and a piece of grating was removed. Pre-constructed barriers were not put in place leaving open grating. An injury occurred when a worker tripped in the opening, striking his knee and left shoulder on the grating.
23-JUN-2009 – 23-JUN-2009
|
$25,000
6/10/10
|
250.107
|
| Hilcorp Energy GOM, LLC G-2010-002
|
During the course of an investigation, the lessee did not perform the compressor maintenance operations in a safe and workmanlike
manner causing a flash fire and injury.
14-OCT-2009 – 14-OCT-2009
|
$25,000
6/16/10
|
250.107(a)
|
| W&T Offshore G-2010-004
|
A fire occurred on the platform when the 1/2 inch stainless steel tubing drain lines from both air conditioner evaporator enclosures were commingled then routed to the cellar deck and terminated in the fuel gas skid.
18-SEP-2009 – 14-OCT-2009
|
$410,000
6/25/10
|
250.107
|
| Stone Energy G-2010-005
|
A pipeline riser ruptured during a manual shut-in of all production.
20-JUL-2009-04-DEC-2009
|
$20,000
7/13/10
|
250.107
|
| Shell Offshore G-2010-006
|
During the course of an inspection, it was discovered that two sections on the (+12) walkway were missing grating, creating an open hole hazard that was left unprotected and not barricaded.
18-NOV-2009-18-NOV-2009
|
$15,000
8/18/10
|
250.401
|
| McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC. G-2010-007
|
A fire occurred while repair work was being conducted on the contact tower's pressurized inlet valve. The fire destroyed the line heater’s flame arrestor and posed a serious threat to the three personnel working in the immediate area as well as the other 17 personnel onboard the platform.
13-NOV-2009 – 13-NOV-2009
|
$20,000
6/24/10
|
250.107
|
| BP Exploration & Production Inc. (Transocean Offshore)
G-2010-008
|
During the course of a BOEMRE incident investigation, it was determined that the lessee did not ensure proper use of procedures for working aloft. An employee was working aloft without being secured to a fall protection system, which resulted in a fall and injury.
15-NOV-2009 - 15-NOV-2009
|
$30,000
11/22/10
|
250.107(a)
|
| Samson Countour Energy E&P, LLC G-2010-009
|
During an inspection, it was revealed that the cables used as a temporary barricade for open holes in the grating around two wells were loose and deemed ineffective for preventing personnel access into the hazardous area. The inspection also revealed that the wellheads were not secure.
27-JAN-2010-27-JAN-2010
|
$10,000
9/10/10
|
250.107
|
| Medco Energi US LLC (Island Operators Co. INC.)
G-2010-017
|
During the course of the BOEM RE inspection, the inspectors discovered multiple areas of severe corrosion with missing grating and handrails creating unsafe facilities for personnel.
05-MAY-2010 - 20-MAY-2010
|
$20,000
11/16/10
|
250.107
|
Total Penalties Paid: 1/1/10 - 12/31/10
26 Cases: $2,073,000
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