Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2559375 - Northern Pipeline Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Northern Pipeline Construction Co.
11457 N. 24th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Mailing Address:
11049 N. 22nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/11/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/09/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360613780 | ||
| Referral | 900104407 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $810 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $810 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 230403 A | 09/29/1986 | 10/16/1986 | $810 | $810 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260103 A01 | 09/29/1986 | 10/02/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF SHUTTING DOWN A NATURAL GAS LINE, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OVERCOME BY GAS FUMES. HE WAS TRYING TO PLUG A HALF-INCH ABS PLASTIC GAS LINE WHICH WAS LOCATED IN A HOLE TWO FEET DEEP AND 16 INCHES IN DIAMETER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVED BY A CO-WORKER AND PARAMEDICS WERE CALLED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2559375 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters |
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