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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315677781 - Paiute Pipeline Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Paiute Pipeline Company
Rye Patch Ml142.35
Lovelock, NV 89419
Mailing Address:
400 Eagle Station, Carson City, NV 89702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4922
NAICS: 486210/Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102270386 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,612 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,612 |
| Current Penalty | $2,528 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,528 |
| 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 | 19100212 A05 | 09/26/2011 | 09/30/2011 | $2,528 | $3,612 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 24, 2011, Employee #1 was adjusting the governor-to-carburetor control rod on a Lincoln gasoline powered portable arc welder (Model Identification Number SA-200-F163) using a pair of pliers. While the machine's engine was running, his hand slipped and went into the path of the rotating radiator-cooling fan. The fan shroud and metal guard were removed during a previous modification of the machine, but never replaced. Employee #1 suffered a partial amputation of his ring finger, severe lacerations and fractures of his middle finger, lacerations and fractures to his index finger, and a fracture at the end of his thumb on his right hand. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent surgery to repair his hand. After the surgery, he was hospitalized for postoperative care.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FAN, FINGER, ENGINE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315677781 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |