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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312117534 - Willbros Construction, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Willbros Construction, Llc
Cr 403 And Cr 108
Carthage, TX 75633
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11875, Houston, TX 77293
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Struck-By, S:Trenching
Case Closed: 02/17/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100784487 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 01/16/2009 | 01/29/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At the time of the accident a new 42-in. gas line was being prepared for a hydro-test. While filling the 42-in. pipe with water, an 8-in. flexible hose burst causing the system to have a kick-back effect while under pressure. When the kick-back occurred, Employee #1 was struck by the 8-in. steel pipe contained in the fill system. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, PIPE, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312117534 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |