Operator Name
and Case No.
|
Violation
and
Date(s) |
Penalty Paid and
Date Paid |
Regulation(s) Violated 30 CFR) |
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 |