GD incident on 2022-11-10 — IL

Operator
Sullivan Gas Dept, City Of
Cause
Incorrect Operation
Commodity
Natural Gas
Program
GD
Damage and Injuries
0 fatalities 1 injury
Property damage (nominal)
$200
Incident datetime
2022-11-10 13:00
Report number
Location
IL, MOULTRIE
Narrative
On november 10th 2022, I (foreman) and the rest of my crew were installing a section of new gas main inside the city limits of sullivan il. After I completed the welding and successful pressure testing of two bolt on valve flange welds and one weld securing the 2 inch tee to the preexisting 37 psi, 2 inch gas main, all four of US proceeded to commence drilling the main to introduce gas to the new main by utilizing one of our mueller e-4 model drilling machines. Upon successful completion of the drilling process technician 1 raised the shell cutter into the drilling machine chamber and the gate valve was closed to stop off gas flow from the top of the tee. The drilling machine was disassembled from the gate valve and the shell cutter disassembled and the completion plug installed. Once technician 1 reassembled the machine it was reattached to the top of the gate valve and the valve was opened allowing the completion plug to be lowered into the top of the tee and threaded into it. Once the plug was threaded into the tee and tight the shaft was removed from the completion plug and the machine was removed again from the gate valve. The gate valve was then removed and the completion plug wrench was put into the top of the completion plug by technician 1. Technician 1 performed all the assembly and disassembly of the machine. Technician 1 then turned the plug tightening it into the tee a 1/4 - 1/2 turn and then handed the wrench to technician 3 and told him to finish tightening the plug. Technician 3 then fitted the wrench into the top of the completion plug. He is right handed so he put his left hand on top of the wrench to secure it and his right hand on the handle to turn it. As soon as he started to turn the plug it blew out the top. At the time that it blew out I (foreman) was seated on the east edge of the bell hole, technician 2 was seated on the south edge, technician 3 was standing in the south west corner of the preexisting and new mains and technician 1 was standing in the north west corner of the preexisting and new mains. I rolled away from the excavation. I looked to my left and saw that technician 2 was clear of the hole. I looked right and saw technician 3 moving west in the ditch away from it. I looked right and saw technician 1 looking around all around him I yelled are you ok and he gave me a thumbs up and continued looking around him. I looked at technician 3 and saw his face was obvious shock. I saw him holding his left arm and then saw his arm starting to bleed. I then ran around the north side of the hole and grabbed technician 3 and pulled him out of the ditch and took him to get a first aid kit. At this time I saw how bad his arm was bleeding so I keyed up on the city radio and stated sullivan ems sullivan ems you are needed now at the h&r block building on south hamilton street injured city employee with shrapnel wounds to his left forearm and bicep with severe bleeding. I repeated this message twice on the radio. I then turned to technician 3 and began medical triage. He said it feels like something is moving up my arm! I then took off my leather belt and told him im gonna tie off your arm! I used my belt just below his left armpit to apply a tourniquet. I wrapped it tight and gave him the loose end and told him to hold it and not let go until the emts told him to. Moments later emts arrived and took technician 3 to st marys hospital by ambulance in decatur il. I turned back to technicians 1 and 2 and they had already put the gate valve back on and shut down the gas. Technician 1 and I put a new completion plug in the tee and then secured the area and went to do drug screenings per human resources.
Detailed record list
Occurred At
2022-11-10 13:00:00
Year
2022
Report Received Date
2022-12-20 00:00:00
Iyear
2022.0
Report Number
20220078.0
Supplemental Number
38138.0
Report Type
Supplemental Final
Operator Id
Name
Sullivan Gas Dept, City Of
Operator Street Address
304 S Hamilton St
Operator City Name
Sullivan
Operator State Abbreviation
IL
Operator Postal Code
61951
Local Datetime
2022-11-10 13:00:00
Time Zone
Central
Daylight Savings Ind
Yes
Location Street Address
1209 S Hamilton St.
Location City Name
Sullivan
Location County Name
Moultrie
Location State Abbreviation
IL
Location Postal Code
61951
Location Latitude
Location Longitude
Flow Cont Service Valve Ind
Yes
Nrc Rpt Datetime
2022-11-14 08:19:00
Nrc Rpt Num
Additional Nrc Report Numbers
1352759
Commodity Released Type
Natural Gas
Unintentional Release
1.04
Intentional Release
0.0
Fatality Ind
No
Fatal
0
Injury Ind
Yes
Num Emp Injuries
1
Num Contr Injuries
0
Num Er Injuries
0
Num Worker Injuries
0
Num Gp Injuries
0
Injure
1
Ignite Ind
No
Num Pub Evacuated
0.0
Incident Identified Datetime
2022-11-10 13:00:00
Communication State Fed Ind
Yes
Party Initiated Communication
Operator
Initial Responder Com Datetime
2022-11-10 13:00:00
On Site Datetime
2022-11-10 13:00:00
Federal
No
Location Type
Utility Right-Of-Way / Easement
Incident Area Type
Underground
Incident Area Subtype
Exposed Due To Excavation
Depth Of Cover
24.0
Other Underground Facilities
No
Crossing
No
Pipe Facility Type
Municipally Owned
System Part Involved
Main
Installation Year
2022.0
Pipe Diameter
2.0
Pipe Specification
Grade B
Pipe Manufacturer
Unknown
Material Involved
Steel
Steel Seam Type
Longitudinal Erw - Unknown Frequency
Release Type
Leak
Leak Type
Connection Failure
Class Location Type
Class 3 Location
Est Cost Oper Paid
0.0
Est Cost Prop Damage
200.0
Est Cost Emergency
35000.0
Est Cost Other
5000.0
Est Cost Other Details
City Employee And Consultants Time And Labor.
Gas Cost In Mcf
3.32
Est Cost Unintentional Release
3.0
Est Cost Intentional Release
0.0
Prpty
40203.0
Commercial Affected
0.0
Industrial Affected
0.0
Residences Affected
0.0
Num Persons Hosp Not Ovnght
0.0
Num Injured Treated By Emt
0.0
Num Resident Building Affctd
0.0
Num Business Building Affctd
0.0
Accident Psig
37.0
Normal Psig
37.0
Mop Psig
40.0
Mop Cfr Section
192.619(A)(3)
Maop Established Date
1970-07-01 00:00:00
Accident Pressure
Pressure Did Not Exceed Maop
Gas Odorized System Type
Injection Pump
Gas Odorized Level
60
Scada In Place Ind
No
Accident Identifier
Local Operating Personnel, Including Contractors
Operator Type
Operator Employee
Investigation Status
No, the facility was not monitored by a controller(s) at the time of the incident
Employee Drug Test Ind
No
Contractor Drug Test Ind
No
Cause
Incorrect Operation
Cause Details
Wrong Equipment Specified Or Installed
Operation Type
Wrong Equipment Specified Or Installed
Related Failure Follow Ind
Yes
Category Type
Construction
Operator Qualification Ind
Yes
Qualified Individuals
No, They Were Not Qualified For The Task(S) Nor Were They Performing The Task(S) Under The Direction And Observation Of A Qualified Individual
Preparer Name
A***** J W********
Preparer Title
City Of Sullivan Gas Department Foreman
Preparer Email
G******@s*********.us
Preparer Telephone
2174339303
Authorizer Name
A***** J W********
Authorizer Telephone
2174339303
Authorizer Email
G******@s*********.us
Narrative
On november 10th 2022, I (foreman) and the rest of my crew were installing a section of new gas main inside the city limits of sullivan il. After I completed the welding and successful pressure testing of two bolt on valve flange welds and one weld securing the 2 inch tee to the preexisting 37 psi, 2 inch gas main, all four of US proceeded to commence drilling the main to introduce gas to the new main by utilizing one of our mueller e-4 model drilling machines. Upon successful completion of the drilling process technician 1 raised the shell cutter into the drilling machine chamber and the gate valve was closed to stop off gas flow from the top of the tee. The drilling machine was disassembled from the gate valve and the shell cutter disassembled and the completion plug installed. Once technician 1 reassembled the machine it was reattached to the top of the gate valve and the valve was opened allowing the completion plug to be lowered into the top of the tee and threaded into it. Once the plug was threaded into the tee and tight the shaft was removed from the completion plug and the machine was removed again from the gate valve. The gate valve was then removed and the completion plug wrench was put into the top of the completion plug by technician 1. Technician 1 performed all the assembly and disassembly of the machine. Technician 1 then turned the plug tightening it into the tee a 1/4 - 1/2 turn and then handed the wrench to technician 3 and told him to finish tightening the plug. Technician 3 then fitted the wrench into the top of the completion plug. He is right handed so he put his left hand on top of the wrench to secure it and his right hand on the handle to turn it. As soon as he started to turn the plug it blew out the top. At the time that it blew out I (foreman) was seated on the east edge of the bell hole, technician 2 was seated on the south edge, technician 3 was standing in the south west corner of the preexisting and new mains and technician 1 was standing in the north west corner of the preexisting and new mains. I rolled away from the excavation. I looked to my left and saw that technician 2 was clear of the hole. I looked right and saw technician 3 moving west in the ditch away from it. I looked right and saw technician 1 looking around all around him I yelled are you ok and he gave me a thumbs up and continued looking around him. I looked at technician 3 and saw his face was obvious shock. I saw him holding his left arm and then saw his arm starting to bleed. I then ran around the north side of the hole and grabbed technician 3 and pulled him out of the ditch and took him to get a first aid kit. At this time I saw how bad his arm was bleeding so I keyed up on the city radio and stated sullivan ems sullivan ems you are needed now at the h&r block building on south hamilton street injured city employee with shrapnel wounds to his left forearm and bicep with severe bleeding. I repeated this message twice on the radio. I then turned to technician 3 and began medical triage. He said it feels like something is moving up my arm! I then took off my leather belt and told him im gonna tie off your arm! I used my belt just below his left armpit to apply a tourniquet. I wrapped it tight and gave him the loose end and told him to hold it and not let go until the emts told him to. Moments later emts arrived and took technician 3 to st marys hospital by ambulance in decatur il. I turned back to technicians 1 and 2 and they had already put the gate valve back on and shut down the gas. Technician 1 and I put a new completion plug in the tee and then secured the area and went to do drug screenings per human resources.
Occurred At 2022-11-10 13:00:00
Year 2022
Report Received Date 2022-12-20 00:00:00
Iyear 2022.0
Report Number 20220078.0
Supplemental Number 38138.0
Report Type Supplemental Final
Operator Id 18704 PHMSA Enforcement
Name Sullivan Gas Dept, City Of
Operator Street Address 304 S Hamilton St
Operator City Name Sullivan
Operator State Abbreviation IL
Operator Postal Code 61951
Local Datetime 2022-11-10 13:00:00
Time Zone Central
Daylight Savings Ind Yes
Location Street Address 1209 S Hamilton St.
Location City Name Sullivan
Location County Name Moultrie
Location State Abbreviation IL
Location Postal Code 61951
Location Latitude 39.5874562 Google Maps OpenStreetMap
Location Longitude -88.6094329 Google Maps OpenStreetMap
Flow Cont Service Valve Ind Yes
Nrc Rpt Datetime 2022-11-14 08:19:00
Nrc Rpt Num 1352505 NRC Report How to search
Additional Nrc Report Numbers 1352759
Commodity Released Type Natural Gas
Unintentional Release 1.04
Intentional Release 0.0
Fatality Ind No
Fatal 0
Injury Ind Yes
Num Emp Injuries 1
Num Contr Injuries 0
Num Er Injuries 0
Num Worker Injuries 0
Num Gp Injuries 0
Injure 1
Ignite Ind No
Num Pub Evacuated 0.0
Incident Identified Datetime 2022-11-10 13:00:00
Communication State Fed Ind Yes
Party Initiated Communication Operator
Initial Responder Com Datetime 2022-11-10 13:00:00
On Site Datetime 2022-11-10 13:00:00
Federal No
Location Type Utility Right-Of-Way / Easement
Incident Area Type Underground
Incident Area Subtype Exposed Due To Excavation
Depth Of Cover 24.0
Other Underground Facilities No
Crossing No
Pipe Facility Type Municipally Owned
System Part Involved Main
Installation Year 2022.0
Pipe Diameter 2.0
Pipe Specification Grade B
Pipe Manufacturer Unknown
Material Involved Steel
Steel Seam Type Longitudinal Erw - Unknown Frequency
Release Type Leak
Leak Type Connection Failure
Class Location Type Class 3 Location
Est Cost Oper Paid 0.0
Est Cost Prop Damage 200.0
Est Cost Emergency 35000.0
Est Cost Other 5000.0
Est Cost Other Details City Employee And Consultants Time And Labor.
Gas Cost In Mcf 3.32
Est Cost Unintentional Release 3.0
Est Cost Intentional Release 0.0
Prpty 40203.0
Commercial Affected 0.0
Industrial Affected 0.0
Residences Affected 0.0
Num Persons Hosp Not Ovnght 0.0
Num Injured Treated By Emt 0.0
Num Resident Building Affctd 0.0
Num Business Building Affctd 0.0
Accident Psig 37.0
Normal Psig 37.0
Mop Psig 40.0
Mop Cfr Section 192.619(A)(3) View CFR 49 §192
Maop Established Date 1970-07-01 00:00:00
Accident Pressure Pressure Did Not Exceed Maop
Gas Odorized System Type Injection Pump
Gas Odorized Level 60
Scada In Place Ind No
Accident Identifier Local Operating Personnel, Including Contractors
Operator Type Operator Employee
Investigation Status No, the facility was not monitored by a controller(s) at the time of the incident
Employee Drug Test Ind No
Contractor Drug Test Ind No
Cause Incorrect Operation
Cause Details Wrong Equipment Specified Or Installed
Operation Type Wrong Equipment Specified Or Installed
Related Failure Follow Ind Yes
Category Type Construction
Operator Qualification Ind Yes
Qualified Individuals No, They Were Not Qualified For The Task(S) Nor Were They Performing The Task(S) Under The Direction And Observation Of A Qualified Individual
Preparer Name A***** J W********
Preparer Title City Of Sullivan Gas Department Foreman
Preparer Email G******@s*********.us
Preparer Telephone 2174339303
Authorizer Name A***** J W********
Authorizer Telephone 2174339303
Authorizer Email G******@s*********.us
Narrative On november 10th 2022, I (foreman) and the rest of my crew were installing a section of new gas main inside the city limits of sullivan il. After I completed the welding and successful pressure testing of two bolt on valve flange welds and one weld securing the 2 inch tee to the preexisting 37 psi, 2 inch gas main, all four of US proceeded to commence drilling the main to introduce gas to the new main by utilizing one of our mueller e-4 model drilling machines. Upon successful completion of the drilling process technician 1 raised the shell cutter into the drilling machine chamber and the gate valve was closed to stop off gas flow from the top of the tee. The drilling machine was disassembled from the gate valve and the shell cutter disassembled and the completion plug installed. Once technician 1 reassembled the machine it was reattached to the top of the gate valve and the valve was opened allowing the completion plug to be lowered into the top of the tee and threaded into it. Once the plug was threaded into the tee and tight the shaft was removed from the completion plug and the machine was removed again from the gate valve. The gate valve was then removed and the completion plug wrench was put into the top of the completion plug by technician 1. Technician 1 performed all the assembly and disassembly of the machine. Technician 1 then turned the plug tightening it into the tee a 1/4 - 1/2 turn and then handed the wrench to technician 3 and told him to finish tightening the plug. Technician 3 then fitted the wrench into the top of the completion plug. He is right handed so he put his left hand on top of the wrench to secure it and his right hand on the handle to turn it. As soon as he started to turn the plug it blew out the top. At the time that it blew out I (foreman) was seated on the east edge of the bell hole, technician 2 was seated on the south edge, technician 3 was standing in the south west corner of the preexisting and new mains and technician 1 was standing in the north west corner of the preexisting and new mains. I rolled away from the excavation. I looked to my left and saw that technician 2 was clear of the hole. I looked right and saw technician 3 moving west in the ditch away from it. I looked right and saw technician 1 looking around all around him I yelled are you ok and he gave me a thumbs up and continued looking around him. I looked at technician 3 and saw his face was obvious shock. I saw him holding his left arm and then saw his arm starting to bleed. I then ran around the north side of the hole and grabbed technician 3 and pulled him out of the ditch and took him to get a first aid kit. At this time I saw how bad his arm was bleeding so I keyed up on the city radio and stated sullivan ems sullivan ems you are needed now at the h&r block building on south hamilton street injured city employee with shrapnel wounds to his left forearm and bicep with severe bleeding. I repeated this message twice on the radio. I then turned to technician 3 and began medical triage. He said it feels like something is moving up my arm! I then took off my leather belt and told him im gonna tie off your arm! I used my belt just below his left armpit to apply a tourniquet. I wrapped it tight and gave him the loose end and told him to hold it and not let go until the emts told him to. Moments later emts arrived and took technician 3 to st marys hospital by ambulance in decatur il. I turned back to technicians 1 and 2 and they had already put the gate valve back on and shut down the gas. Technician 1 and I put a new completion plug in the tee and then secured the area and went to do drug screenings per human resources.

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