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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311638498 - Southwest Gas Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Southwest Gas Corporation
6550 North 5th Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89089
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 98510, Las Vegas, NV 89193
Union Status: Union
SIC:4923
NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Mfg 2011-2391
Case Closed: 02/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101044832 |
Investigation Summary
On December 27, 2007, Employee #1, the foreman at the North Ranch construction site, was approached by a backhoe operator who had been excavating around an active gas pipeline, approximately 200 ft away from Employee #1. The Case backhoe had struck the purge T of the active pipeline, releasing gas into the atmosphere. Employee #1 went with the coworker to assess the damage to the utility pipe. He had entered the 8 ft 3 in. deep excavation when there was an explosion and fire. Employee #1 was instantly consumed by flames. Coworkers tried to rescue him, but without adequate egress they were unable to retrieve him from the bottom of the excavation. Employee #1's body was recovered by first responders when they arrived at the site.
Keywords: OBSTRUCTED EGRESS, EXCAVATION, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, BURN, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS, PIPELINE, GAS LEAK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311638498 | Occupation not reported |