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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1479744.015 - Centerpoint Energy, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Centerpoint Energy, Inc.
Intersection Of Edgewood Drive And Winwood Lane
Maumelle, AR 72113
Mailing Address:
1515 E 15th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/2020
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 02/23/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1607779 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1506401 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $46,843 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,843 |
| Current Penalty | $13,394 | $0 | $0 | $13,394 | $0 | $26,788 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01003 | Serious | 19260403 B01 II | 12/17/2020 | 12/30/2020 | $0 | $6,361 | $0 | 01/29/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01005A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/17/2020 | 06/01/2021 | $13,394 | $13,494 | $0 | 01/29/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01005B | Serious | 19260057 C | 12/17/2020 | 12/30/2020 | $0 | $13,494 | $0 | 01/29/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19260651 C02 | 12/17/2020 | 12/30/2020 | $13,394 | $13,494 | $0 | 01/29/2021 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on June 18, 2020, an employee was repairing a leak to a gas line. The line ignited, causing a fire and burning several crew members. Two employees were hospitalized to treat chemical burns to the forearms, legs and face.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Chemical Burn, Face, Fire, Gas Leak, Ignite, Ignition, Leak, Leg, Repair
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1479744.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers | |
| 2 | 1479744.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |