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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314816364 - Precision Pipeline, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Precision Pipeline, Llc
Humbolt River Area (Ruby Pipeline Project)
Elko, NV 89801
Mailing Address:
3314 56th Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Union Status: Union
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: 02/11/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 05/29/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102270196 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 | 618037501 | 03/25/2011 | 02/25/2011 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/18/2011 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040040 A | 03/25/2011 | 03/29/2011 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 04/18/2011 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On the morning of October 23, 2010, a flatbed truck loaded with 24,000 lbs of large construction utility (gas) pipe spun out of control as it reach the bottom of a steep hill (300 ft). Despite the driver's efforts to avoid other vehicles and nearby workers by taking evasive action, the runaway truck slammed in a parked truck and a second van causing the struck vehicles to slam into an ATV and a bulldozer. The pipe load was then launched into other vehicles and striking several subcontractors working on preparing the pipeline for assembly and installation. In all, debris and accident victims were spread 7,400 ft over the excavation site, which consisted of several pipeline trenches. Seven male workers were injured, including some trapped and pinned in the wreckage, who were sent to the hospital. Five (ages ranging from 29 to 67) were treated for cuts and lacerations and released, but two were serious, one (age 67) received multiple fractures, while the second (age 49) suffered a concussion to the head.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, PINNED, CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, PIPE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FLATBED TRUCK, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314816364 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 314816364 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 314816364 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 314816364 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 314816364 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 314816364 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 314816364 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |