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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308300623 - Cenex Pipeline, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Cenex Pipeline, Llc
Intersection 94 & Colstrip Exit Hwy 39
Colstrip, MT 59323
Mailing Address:
803 Hwy 212 South, Laurel, MT 59044
Union Status: Union
SIC:4612
NAICS: 486110/Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/18/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/01/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361851520 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| Current Penalty | $19,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/26/2005 | 10/09/2005 | $19,750 | $42,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Willful | 19260651 G01 I | 09/26/2005 | 10/02/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On April 28, 2005, Employee #1 was with a crew performing hydrostatic testing of a run of pipe. The test required that the pipe be under a pressure of 1,850 psig for 4 hours. At approximately 3.5 hours into the test, the valve located between the tester header and the high pressure/low volume pump failed. Other crew members found Employee #1, indicating that he had been struck in the back and was in need of medical treatment. He was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital, and then transferred to a large Regional hospital. Employee #1 died of his injuries.
Keywords: BACK, HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, ABRASION, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PUMP, PRESSURE RELEASE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308300623 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |