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Hydroblast HoseFailure

Calvert City, KYSeptember 12, 2011

Presented By PSCOctober 25, 2011

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Date: Monday September 12, 2011 J ob Start: Approximately 8:30 AM

Time Of Incident: 9:00 AM

J ob Scope: Hydroblast TLE

Shotgun Cone, South Tube Face

Flex Lance Tubes From North End

Task Being Performed: Shotgunning SouthTube Face

Direct Cause: Hose Failed At CrimpConnected to Shotgun

Injury Scope: Water Cut Below Right PectoralMuscle.

Result: Employee passed away at 10:28 AM -Marshall County Hospital, Calvert City KY

Incident Detail

ConeTube Face

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Injured worker - EE1 (J ob Leader):

8 Years PSC (2001-2004, 2007-Present). 10 Years Industrial Cleaning Total

Co worker - EE2

2 Years PSC. Over 13 Years Industrial Related Operator Positions

Crew performed this specific job 2-3 times per week

Same equipment setup

Requested, well regarded by client

Both had received numerous local Safety Treasure Chest awards for Above andBeyond safety performance

Pump: NLB #427 Fitted With 20K PSI fluid end

No Indication Of Pump Malfunction

Pressure Relief Systems In Place

Crew Detail

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PSC Shotgun Safety Requirements

Shoulder Stock

Minimum 48 Barrel to Tip Prevent Cutting Feet

Optional: Stabilizer Handle

Guarded Pressure Relief Trigger SoWorker Controls Pressure Discharge

Six Foot Shroud Protects Worker In Case Of Hose Failure

Shroud Attaches To Gun Over HoseConnection

High Pressure Hose Rated at 1.5XMAWP and 2.5X Burst Pressure

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Long Term Direction

Develop a robust mechanical integrity program for hydroblast pressure

systems Certification standards for all pressure rated components with a common identification

system for each pressure

Maintenance and inspection standards to ensure safe use over equipment life (using 3rd

party testing)

Upgraded procurement controls to eliminate non compliant equipment

Review and modification of PSCs safety program Specific opportunities for improvement anticipated in:

Field JSA design and job procedure communication

Observation process and field verification/validation of procedure compliance

Hazard identification and stop work program integrity

Communications and Training PSC training and worker certification by pressure rating

PSC training on SOP upgrades

Client training on key hydroblasting hazards and pressure system identification

Communicate to competitors and industry safety organizations