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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312852312 - Tijerina Welding
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Tijerina Welding
395 & 1025
Batesville, TX 78829
Mailing Address:
15650 S. Ih 35, Dilley, TX 78017
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100605294 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100252 A02 XIVB | 12/17/2009 | 12/23/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XV | 12/17/2009 | 12/23/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 12/17/2009 | 12/23/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 8, 2009, Employee's #1, #2, and #3 were removing a cap on a 12-in. natural gas pipe line. The line was presumed empty and unpressurized. When they loosened the bolts to the cap, gas escaped and was ignited by the cutting welding process. All three Employees' were hospitalized with multiple burns.
Keywords: NATURAL GAS, WELDING, EXPLOSION, PIPELINE, PROPANE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312852312 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 312852312 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 312852312 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |