Inspection Detail

Inspection: 311643126 - Southwest Gas Corporation

Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220

Inspection Nr: 311643126

Report ID: 0953220

Date Opened: 04/09/2008

Site Address:
Southwest Gas Corporation
1104 Stone River Drive
North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Mailing Address:
4300 West Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4924

NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/07/2008

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/18/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101045136

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201043817

Event: 04/09/2008

Workers Are Burned When Gas Valve Fails and Gas Ignites

On April 9, 2008, two employees were working for the Southwest Gas Corporation utility. They were replacing a valve that was part of the gas distribution system in an existing home. At some point during the operation, the valve failed and reportedly came apart. The pressurized gas in the line escaped and eventually ignited. It is believed that the pilot light of a water heater located in an adjacent closet was the source of ignition. The two employees sustained burns to their hands, wrists, faces, and ears, and they were hospitalized. The jurisdiction of Nevada OSHA over the incident was challenged by Southwest Gas Corporation. Upon review by Division counsel, it was determined that Nevada OSHA did not have jurisdiction in the matter.

Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EAR, NATURAL GAS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, FACE, HAND, PRESSURE RELEASE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311643126			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	311643126			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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