Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307596643 - K&L Contractors Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office

Inspection Nr: 307596643

Report ID: 0625700

Date Opened: 09/27/2004

Site Address:
K&L Contractors Inc
3 Mi East Of La 155/542 Jct On S Side Of La 155
Vernon, LA 71227

Mailing Address:
1173 Cr 1092, Center, TX 75935

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1389

NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/28/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/06/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100555374

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$2,100	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,100
Current Penalty	$1,050	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,050
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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	11/12/2004	11/24/2004	$1,050	$2,100	$0	12/07/2004	J - ALJ Decision

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200553550

Event: 09/26/2004

Employee is killed when pressure released from pump

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on September 26, 2004, an employee and a coworker were preparing Pump Unit Number 1 to dispose of salt water back down hole. At approximately 6:40 p.m., the operator released the clutch for the pump, and the employee closed both circulation valves. The side of the local shop made the compression dampener split open, releasing internal pressure, pushing the employee against other equipment and killing him.

Keywords: STRUCK AGAINST, VALVE, PRESSURE RELEASE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307596643			Fatality	Fracture	Helpers, extractive occupations

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