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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315714907 - Elite Pipeline Services Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Elite Pipeline Services Inc.
Mcafee Pump Station
Odessa, TX 79764
Mailing Address:
1714 E. Bus. I-20, Colorado City, TX 79512
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/02/2012
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 12/26/2013
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,200 |
| Current Penalty | $13,020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,020 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $2,940 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 F04 | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $2,940 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100252 A01 II | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $2,940 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XV | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01007A | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 10. | 01007B | Serious | 19100252 A02 XV | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01007C | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 07/06/2012 | 07/16/2012 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 29, 2012, Employees #1,2,3 and 4 were working to demolish an old petroleum pipe. The employees were using a cutting torch to sever bolts from the valve. The system had not been purged in over a year. Vapors were present resulting in an explosion and flash fire. The employees were scalded and burned. Employees #1,2,3 and 4 were taken to an area hospital, where they were treated. Employees #1 and 2 were released after 24 hours. Employees #3 and 4 remained hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, SEVERED, VAPOR, DEMOLITION, FIRE, TORCH, EXPLOSION, BOLT, VALVE, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315714907 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 315714907 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 315714907 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 315714907 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |