Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1051377.015 - Sci Welding & Oilfield Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Sci Welding & Oilfield Services, Inc.
Kinder Morgan East Compressor Site
Altamont, UT 84001
Mailing Address:
16782 W 4000 N P.O. Box 58, Altamont, UT 84001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/30/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/11/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 973652 | ||
| Inspection | 1053441 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19100147 C04 I | 07/13/2015 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/05/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 07/13/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/05/2015 | R - Review Commission | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 07/13/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/05/2015 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on April 2, 2015, Employee #1 was opening the blow-down valve to a 8-in. launching unit. As he worked, either the blow-down discharge assembly struck him in the head or the force of the gas being discharged caused him to fall backwards, striking his head on the ground. Employee #1 suffered a head injury from the incident that resulted in brain swelling. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he died.
Keywords: Fall, Head, Natural Gas, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1051377.015 | 37 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters |
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