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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308010628 - Whipstock Natural Gas Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Whipstock Natural Gas Service, Inc.
Sveda # 4 Gas Well
Fayette City, PA 15438
Mailing Address:
1020 Franklin Rd., Clymer, PA 15728
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 213111/Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/16/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541028 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,600 |
| Current Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 03/23/2006 | 03/27/2006 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100132 F04 | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 03/23/2006 | 04/25/2006 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 03/23/2006 | 04/25/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01003C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/23/2006 | 04/25/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01004A | Serious | 19100151 B | 03/23/2006 | 03/27/2006 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01004B | Serious | 19100151 B | 03/23/2006 | 03/27/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01005A | Serious | 19100253 B02 II | 03/23/2006 | 03/28/2006 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01005B | Serious | 19100253 B02 II | 03/23/2006 | 03/28/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01005C | Serious | 19100253 B05 IID | 03/23/2006 | 03/28/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01006A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 01006B | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 01006C | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 01006D | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 03/23/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/07/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 14, 2006, Employees #1, #2 and #3, all contractors, were working near a natural gas well head that had natural gas flowing for about six hours. The gas ignited, causing an explosion. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized and treated for serious burns.
Keywords: BURN, NATURAL GAS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GAS, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308010628 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 308010628 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |