Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304390719 - Aquila Gas Pipeline
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Aquila Gas Pipeline
7307 North Us Hwy 77
La Grange, TX 78945
Mailing Address:
800 East Sonterra Blvd., Ste 400, San Antonio, TX 78258
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/14/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/05/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100602028 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $2,800 |
| 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 | 19100038 A02 | 07/09/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $1,800 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100165 B04 | 07/09/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 13, 2002, Employee #1, a truck driver, was at a processing plant unloading natural gas recovered from field locations. He connected his trailer tank to the plant storage tanks and went into a nearby air-conditioned shed to observe the unloading. He tried to contact the control room, but was unable to reach anyone by radio. Apparently, Employee #1 suffered a heart attack and died. He was found dead, sitting in a chair inside of the shed. Employee #1 had been taking medication for high blood pressure.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, HEART ATTACK, DRIVER, CARDIOVASC DISEASE, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304390719 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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