Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1539666.015 - Bobcat Contracting, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Bobcat Contracting, Llc.
14714 Fm 2756
Farmersville, TX 75442
Mailing Address:
1721 Hcr 3106, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 1781152 | ||
Inspection | 1539646 | Yes | |
Inspection | 1539651 | Yes |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $13,653 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,653 |
Current Penalty | $13,653 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,653 |
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 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/16/2021 | 01/13/2022 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 01/10/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on June 28, 2021, an employee prepared to launch a pig (device used for various tasks in a pipeline) into a natural gas pipe to clean the pipe. While working, an explosion occurred, and the employee was struck and killed by the pig.
Keywords: Cleaning, Explosion, Natural Gas, Pipe, Pipeline, Struck By
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1539666.015 | 23 | M | Fatality |