Industry Summary
The Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 28,242 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 29,643, an increase of 4.96%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Pipeline Transportation Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.
On Wednesday, September 7th 2016 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in FRIERSON, LO at Louisiana Midstream Gas Services, a subsidiary of Williams Partners, LLC. A had been injured when the exposure to environmental heat
Accident Date2016-09-07
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee was working outside performing pre start-up duties for the plant and lost consciousness. He was transported to the hospital where he was treated for dehydration.
The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, June 16th 2016 by OSHA representitives in PAMPA, TE at Enbridge Pipeline. A had been injured when the exposure to environmental heat
Accident Date2016-06-16
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeAn employee suffered from dehydration and was hospitalized.
The accident investigation below was opened on Friday, November 20th 2015 by OSHA representitives in CASTOR, LO at Enterprise Products Company. A had been injured when the direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Accident Date2015-11-20
Accident DegreeInjury
NarrativeTwo maintenance employees were troubleshooting a switch gear at an unmanned pipeline compressor station when an arc flash occurred. One employee was hospitalized after receiving burns on his hands and face. Another employee was treated, but was not hospitalized.