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Permalink Reply by jffree1 on July 5, 2012 at 17:04

That is mostly Exco territory but EOG, Chevron and EnCana all have a well or two in the neighborhood.  What would cause that to happen?  Send prayers for those injured and for the family and friends of Mr. Neeley.  We forget just how dangerous the work is when nothing bad happens for a while.

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Permalink Reply by Hopeful About Natural Gas on July 5, 2012 at 17:40

" I know we like to discuss who has royalties, who is getting shafted, etc, but the guys on the ground are putting themselves at risk on a daily basis. "

 

well said. let's keep their families in our thoughts and prayers.

 

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Permalink Reply by Jimmy on July 7, 2012 at 2:35

So sorry to hear about this terrible accident. On the other hand, most people don't realize just how dangerous this industry can be. I'm a pipeline inspector and we encounter dangerous situations on every job we undertake. Whether it be 'live" lines or hydro-testing new lines, the pressures can sometimes go above 3,000# psi and that spells danger if you let your guard down for one minute. One of our main jobs is to stress SAFETY when working in these situations. I work around a lot of good guys that take their job seriously, but there is always someone who gets a little "lax" in the safety aspects and accidents happen. I'm not saying this is what happened  in this situation, because sometimes even the best safety practices are not good enough. I'm praying for Mr. Neeley's family during this time in their lives. To all those that work in this profession, I say "BE CAREFUL"!!!

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Permalink Reply by Perry Sorrells on July 12, 2012 at 6:31

Its always sad to hear that some one has got hurt or have a casulity. They have a lot of high pressure and high temperture wells in that area.They also have a lot of inexperience people working there. My hart goes out to the familys and loved ones.

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Permalink Reply by dbob on July 12, 2012 at 6:51

Perry

 

Although I understand investigation is still ongoing, indications are at this point that there was a sudden catsrophic failue on a piece of equipment, and not operator error. 

 

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Permalink Reply by Perry Sorrells on July 12, 2012 at 7:00

I work off shore in federal waters on a production platform. They have a lot more rules and regulations out here that they do not have on land. On land they have no safety devices. I live not far from San Augustine. Ive seen a lot of thier locations. No pilots, no psv's, no safety system. You cant run a location like that long with out some thing happening.

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Permalink Reply by Perry Sorrells on July 12, 2012 at 12:23

If the valve was closed down stream and thier was no PSV then it was not equipement falure but operator error. They need more investagation. Its sad and as I said my hearts go out to the family and loved ones

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on July 12, 2012 at 13:32

How sad. So sorry for the family and friends who are grieving this terrible loss of their loved one, Jeremiah.  My prayers are with them.  Also praying for the ones injured.  

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