01/06/2021 |
The (01/06/2021, NOR) application [13956] was accepted by OCD. The operator was emailed with details of this event. |
01/06/2021 |
An application [13956] was submitted to OCD for review. It was submitted, indicating that it was an: [NOR] Notification of a release The operator was emailed confirmation of this event. |
01/06/2021 |
The (01/06/2021, NOR) application [13956] was assigned to this incident. |
01/06/2021 |
Additional Details provided by the operator: Received a phone call from the Eddy County fire dispatch (575) 615-7155 stating that the Forehand Ranch #8H tank battery in eddy county was on fire and emergency personal were on location.
Dispatched the pumper to location. At this point it was determined that the 4x20 125psi heater treater for the FHR #8 well was on fire. The well was shut in and the fire department was able to put out the fire. Upon completion of exhausting the flames it was determined the fire was caused from a rubber gasket on the manway plate giving up and venting gas. When the gas came into contact with the hot exhaust from the fire tube it ignited. Both manway plates are still on the vessel. Corrective action is being taken. |
01/06/2021 |
Initial Response question & answers at the time of notification were as follows. - The source of the release has been stopped: True.
- The impacted area has been secured to protect human health and the environment: True.
- Released materials have been contained via the use of berms or dikes, absorbent pads, or other containment devices: True.
- All free liquids and recoverable materials have been removed and managed appropriately: True.
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01/06/2021 |
New incident created by the operator, upon the submission of notification of release. |
01/04/2021 |
Release discovered by the operator. |