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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309496339 - Associated Pipeline Contractors Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Associated Pipeline Contractors Inc
Pipeline Right-Of-Way 6 M W Of I-25, 2 M N Co/Wy
Cheyenne, WY 82007
Mailing Address:
3535 Briar Park, Suite 135, Houston, TX 77042
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Constr, N:Trench
Case Closed: 08/14/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100981059 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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 | 19260050 C | 05/01/2007 | 06/03/2007 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 11, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a bulldozer with a ripper attachment to build a new gas pipeline right of way. When the ripper attachment contacted an existing active gas pipeline, an explosion and fire occurred. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: BURN, EXCAVATION, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, FIRE, STRUCK AGAINST, NATURAL GAS, GAS, EXPLOSION, PIPELINE, BULLDOZER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309496339 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Grader, dozer and scraper operators |