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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3058419 - Public Service Co. Of Nc, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Public Service Co. Of Nc, Inc.
E. Cabarrus St. At Haywood St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1349, Raleigh, NC 27602
Union Status: Union
SIC:4924
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/31/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360261622 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 B01 | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 B10 | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002E | Serious | 19100134 E05 I | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01002F | Serious | 19100134 F02 II | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01002G | Serious | 19100134 F02 IV | 12/11/1987 | 12/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS A CREW SUPERVISOR WHOSE CREW WAS ASSISTING A SERVICEMAN CHANGE A REGULATOR FOR A NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION LINE. THE VALVE AND REGULATOR WERE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF A MANHOLE/VAULT. THE VAULT CONTAINED ONLY THE GAS LINE. THE LINE FEEDING THE REGULATOR HAD A TAP LOCATED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE VALVE WHUCH CONTROLLED THE FLOW OF GAS INTO THE VAULT. THIS CAUSED THE REGULATOR TO BE PRESSURIZED EVEN WHEN THE VALVE AT STREET LEVEL WAS TURNED OFF. WORK ON ANOTHER GAS LINE AT AN ADJACENT INTERSECTING STREET RESULTED IN THE TAPPED LINE BEING CLOSED OFF AT THE TIME OF THE WORK IN THE VAULT. THE WORK ON THE OTHER LINE WAS COMPLETED AND THE GAS TURNED BACK ON. WORKERS AT THE MANHOLE/VAULT COULD HEAR GAS LEAKING INTO THE VAULT. WHILE THE SERVICEMAN WAS DOUBLE CHECKING THE VALVE AT STREET LEVEL, EMPLOYEE #1 ENTERED THE MANHOLE TO LOOK AT THE VALVE ON THE "DOWN" SIDE OF THE LINE. HE PASSED OUT IN THE MANHOLE. EMPLOYEE #2 AND THE SERVICEMAN TRIED TO RESCUE EMPLOYEE #1 BUT THE LACK OF OXYGEN IN THE HOLE FORCED THEM TO GIVE UP THE EFFORT. AFTER THE GAS WAS TURNED OFF, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS RESCUED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, RESPIRATORY, CONFINED SPACE, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS, GAS LEAK, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3058419 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 2 | 3058419 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters |