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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300472222 - Central Transmission Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Central Transmission Co.
North Of Pawnee On Hwy 18, 5 Mi/2 Mi W On Hwy 15 &
Pawnee, OK 74058
Mailing Address:
Rt 1, Box 25, Pawnee, OK 74058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4922
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/11/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/25/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361824568 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 01/27/1997 | 03/01/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 H02 II | 01/27/1997 | 03/15/1997 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On the morning of December 10, 1996, trade contractors arrived at the Central Transmission Company plant to perform downsizing operations. These consisted of removing skid plants that had already been shut down, and reorganizing facilities that were still in operation. By 9:30 a.m., the crane contractor was preparing to relocate a separator tank within the operational plant. The management of the plant initiated a blow-down of the separator and of the lines that contained condensate distillates and natural gas. After a prolonged release, the gas ignited, and at 10:00 a.m., there was an explosion and fire. Employee #1, the plant manager, suffered burns when he shut off the valve at the separator. Employees #2 and #3, both electricians, sustained burns in the explosion and fire. All three were hospitalized.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, ELECTRICIAN, FIRE, NATURAL GAS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300472222 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |