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29 incidents & 3 updates (9/8/13)

    2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 25 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 51 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 43 (2012 = 92*) (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 136 (2012…...

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OSHA issues PSM, Flammable Liquids, Emergency Response citations to aerosol paint manufacturer ($262K)

An aerosol paint manufacturer has been cited for multiple safety violations following an explosion and fire that resulted in serious injuries to three employees on March 6, 2013. OSHA cited the company for 26 safety violations, including two willful violations where locked doors impeded exit routes and snow blocked exits, slowing employees from exiting the plant…...

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Company to pay $1.33 million to resolve OSHA citations, criminal penalties in 2011 death of worker; Agreement includes safety improvements and $450,000 for worker’s spouse

A company has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and OSHA to pay more than $1.33 million to resolve criminal penalties and OSHA fines levied as a result of the death of a worker on Nov. 7, 2011. The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed the Deferred Prosecution Agreement on Sept. 5,…...

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Pipeline Safety: Notice to Operators of Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas Pipelines of a Recall on Leak Repair Clamps Due to Defective Seal

PHMSA is issuing an Advisory Bulletin to alert all pipeline operators of a T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW) Leak Repair Clamp (LRC) recall issued by TDW on June 17, 2013. The recall covers all TDW LRCs of any pressure class and any size. The LRCs may develop a dangerous leak due to a defective seal. Hazardous…...

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PHAs and the consequences of engineering and administrative controls failing

“Now there’s something you don’t see every day” is the quote I will never forget when the OSHA CSHO began looking over the PHA. When we asked what sparked his comment, he showed us…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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39 incidents & 3 updates (9/2/13)

  2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 24 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 48 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 42 (2012 = 92*) (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 130 (2012 =…...

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A start for discussing Hydrostatic Relief Valves (HRVs)

In the world of process safety and piping design, Hydrostatic Relief Valves (HRVs)—often simply called thermal relief valves—are the unsung heroes that prevent piping ruptures during periods of inactivity. While a standard Safety Relief Valve (SRV) protects against massive surges or process upsets, the HRV is specifically designed to handle the thermal expansion of trapped…...

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EPA RMP Citations @ natural gas compressor stations ($93K and Emergency Venting and MI frequencies)

Respondent is the owner and operator of the natural gas compressor stations. The Facilities receive natural gas from well sites, separate out liquids from the natural gas and route the natural gas liquids to aboveground storage tanks at the Facilities. The natural gas is compressed and then sent via pipeline to gas plants for further…...

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EPA RMP GDC Citations @ NG Plant (Hotwork and $35K)

A hotwork fire at a natural gas processing plant occurred while installing the 4 inch weld-a-let. Sweet dehydrated natural gas was released and ignited, causing a flash fire that lasted for approximately one second. As a result of the flash fire, hot gases and radiant heat were released through the 4 inch hole, burning the…...

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