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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305757007 - Norcon Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Alaska Department Of Labor Osh Enforcement
Site Address:
Norcon Incorporated
Gathering Center 2
Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 340030, Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Aks, S:Construction
Case Closed: 07/30/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101681278 | ||
| Inspection | 305757015 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Current Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| 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 | 1800607504 | 05/21/2003 | 07/23/2003 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 05/21/2003 | 07/20/2003 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:46 pm on December 12, 2002, Employee #1 and his coworkers were installing a vapor barrier plug in a 28-in-pipe-T and filling it with nitrogen. The foreman checked a bleeder hose several times to verify good flow to prevent any pressure buildup. One coworker was in the process of building up the inside edge of the pipe to allow the difference in the new pipe that reduces to a 16-in-pipe outlet. Employee #1 was beginning to strike an arc when the plug from a vapor barrier blew, struck Employee #1 in the head, knocked off his welding helmet, and propelled him backwards. Employee #1's face struck a pipe support leg brace, killing him instantly
Keywords: HEAD, SUPPORT POSTS, VAPOR, WELDER, WELDING, HOSE, NITROGEN, PRESSURE PIPING, PIPE, ARC WELDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305757007 | Fatality | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |