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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307596171 - Weatherford U.S., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Weatherford U.S., Inc.
737 St. Joseph Ln.
Harvey, LA 70058
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/06/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100555119 | ||
| Referral | 200552438 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 11/12/2004 | 11/18/2004 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Three employees were preparing a 30-in. crude line for hydrostatic testing. Once the line was pressurized to 1,750 pounds per square inch for 1 hour, a failure occurred at the weld that was attached to the 4-in. bushing. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were seriously injured when pressure and water were released from the line. All three employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: PIPELINE, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE, WATER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FRACTURE, INSTALLING, TRENCH, PRESSURE PIPING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307596171 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |