Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102759388 - Plains Marketing L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Plains Marketing L.P.
11 Miles West Of Town
Trenton, ND 58853
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 708, Belfield, ND 58622
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4612
NAICS: 486110/Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/15/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100331792 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,375 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 01/26/2005 | 02/28/2005 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260651 B02 | 01/26/2005 | 02/28/2005 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260651 B04 | 01/26/2005 | 02/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 02/25/2005 | 02/28/2005 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19260651 B04 | 02/25/2005 | 02/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 10, 2004, Employee #1 was uncovering an oil pipeline for repair using an excavator. The buried, approximately 24-in. deep, utility was not marked prior to excavation. Employee #1 contacted and broke the utility, which turned out to be a 7,000- volt electrical cable. Employee #1 was electrocuted and was killed.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, SHOCK, ELECTROCUTED, OIL LINE, PIPELINE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXCAVATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102759388 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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