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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1162741.015 - Energy Corporation Of America
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Energy Corporation Of America
Harmony Road
Gandeeville, WV 25243
Mailing Address:
500 Corporate Landing, Charleston, WV 25311
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/10/2016
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 02/20/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1113621 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,942 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,942 |
| Current Penalty | $14,965 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,965 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 11/30/2016 | 12/12/2016 | $0 | $12,471 | $0 | 12/23/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/30/2016 | 05/01/2017 | $7,483 | $0 | $0 | 12/23/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 11/30/2016 | 05/01/2017 | $7,483 | $12,471 | $0 | 12/23/2016 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on July 17. 2016, Employee #1, a foreman, was working by himself fixing a leaking pipeline. He located the leak and dug a 46 inch hole with a shovel. He installed a clamp on the pipe to stop the leak without shutting off the gas supply. The next day Employee #1 was found with his head in the hole, unconscious. Employee #1 died of asphyxiation.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Confined Space, Lockout, Natural Gas, Toxic Atmosphere
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1162741.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Supervisors, n.e.c. |