Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1127600.015 - Ronald Lane, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Ronald Lane, Inc.
94 North Bunner Ridge Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
Mailing Address:
339 Wilsonburg Road, Clarksburg, WV 26301
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: 03/10/2016
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 06/07/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1127630 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1065766 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on February 23, 2016, Employee #1 was preparing to close a vent line valve attached to a 16 inch natural gas line pig receiving station. The vent line is used to release gas in the 16 inch line during the pigging or line cleaning operation. The 6 inch nipple pipe connecting the vent line valve to the main pipeline launched explosively out of its threaded coupling and the valve assembly struck Employee #1 in the forehead killing him.
Keywords: Contusion, Flying Object, Head, Pipe, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1127600.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |
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