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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122676687 - Columbia Gas Transmission Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp.
Majorsville Field Office
West Finley, PA 15377
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 496, Washington, PA 15301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4923
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/08/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361834112 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/12/1996 | 04/17/1996 | $6,300 | $4,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 04/12/1996 | 04/17/1996 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was looking for a leak under a 38 ft long, approximately 1,520 lb pipe. The pipe, which was elevated on wooden blocks, was unsecured. When air pressure was added to one of the capped ends, the cap at the other end came off, causing the pressurized pipe to jump forward. The blocks of wood flew up in the air and struck Employee #1 on the head. The falling pipe landed on him. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, UNSECURED, BLOCKS, CRUSHED, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122676687 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |