Inspection 343944641 OPENED APR 11, 2019Closed
Mid-south Compressor Station 12286 36th Street Nw, Watford City, ND 58854 · Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 8, 2019: Employee is burned in flash fire at compressor station
At 9:00 a.m. on April 8, 2019, an employee was troubleshooting an electronics system that controlled a valve for a natural gas compressor system. The employee used a Dewalt DCF 883 power drill to disassemble a check valve to determine if the valve was experiencing mechanical failure and had removed the second bolt when the condensate ignited. The employee had been wearing FRC clothing, eye protection, and gloves; however, he was hospitalized with several burns to his hands and face.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.106(h)(7)(i)(a) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $13,260 | $13,260 | Sep 25, 2019 | Final |