# Failure Report- Jayhawk Pipeline 4/12/05

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- **citation:** PHMSA FIR, Jayhawk Pipeline, 2005-04-12
- **title:** Failure Report- Jayhawk Pipeline 4/12/05
- **source type:** incident
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2011-10-13
- **effective on:** 2005-04-12
- **summary:** Jayhawk Pipeline; Hazardous Liquid; KS; failure 2005-04-12; apparent cause: Corrosion Internal.
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DOT US Department of Transportation
PHMSA Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
OPS Office of Pipeline Safety
Central Region
Principal Investigator Judy Johnson
Senior Accident Investigator Bryan Louque
Region Director David Barrett
Date of Report 09/01/2011
Subject Failure Investigation Report – Jayhawk Taloga to Liberal Internal
Corrosion
Operator, Location, & Consequences
Date of Failure 04/12/2005
Commodity Released Crude Oil
City/County & State Hugoton/Stevens, Kansas
OpID & Operator Name 9175 - Jayhawk Pipeline, LLC
Unit # & Unit Name 3613 – Liberal
SMART Activity # 115713
Milepost / Location 36.7
Type of Failure Leak From Internal Corrosion
Fatalities 0
Injuries 0
Description of area
impacted
Non HCA Rural Area, Farm Field
Property Damage $16,500

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Failure Investigation Report – Jayhawk Taloga to Liberal Internal Corrosion
04/12/2005
Executive Summary
On April 12, 2005 a farmer was preparing for planting activities and discovered that crude oil had leaked
from the Jayhawk Pipeline. The release was located in southwestern Kansas (Stevens County),
approximately 6 miles south of Hugoton. The leak was confirmed to be on the Taloga to Liberal
interstate pipeline system (Mile post 36.7). No fatalities or injuries occurred as a result of the release
and it did not occur in a High Consequence Area (HCA). Evacuations and road closures were not
required. The product did not ignite or explode. An estimated 70 barrels of crude oil was released from
the underground pipeline on the right of way. Approximately 10 cubic yards of soil were contaminated
and remediated but no surface water was affected. The total cost of the accident was estimated as
$16,500 including the product lost and repair costs.
After the pipeline was shutdown and the upstream mainline valve closed, Jayhawk personnel excavated
the pipeline (72 inches deep) and determined by visual inspection that a small hole was located on the
bottom of the pipe (6 o’clock position). The external coating on the pipeline was intact. Another
pipeline (4 inch in diameter and part of the Anadarko gas pipeline system) was located approximately 21
inches above the Jayhawk line near the area of the leak. At the time of the release, a PHMSA Central
Region inspector was performing inspection activities on other Jayhawk Pipeline facilities. This PHMSA
inspector was made aware of the release during the inspection and responded to the accident location.
Upon cutout of the damaged pipe section, deposits and pitting were observed on the internal pipe
surface. Metallurgical analysis of the damaged pipe indicated that “the pipe leaked due to internal
corrosion”. The deposits found internal to the pipeline segment were analyzed. Sand and saltwater had
collected in a low point in the pipeline resulting in corrosive conditions on the internal pipe surface that
led to the development of a pin hole allowing crude oil to be released.
System Details
The Jayhawk Pipeline system in 2005 contained approximately 700 miles of crude oil pipeline. The
system transported crude across Kansas and parts of Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. Jayhawk’s Taloga
to Liberal pipeline system runs approximately 80 miles, originating in Morton County, KS and
terminating in Meade County, KS. In 2005, Jayhawk moved crude oil from wellhead gathering systems
to refineries or tankage.
At the accident location, the pipeline was constructed of API 5L Grade B line pipe manufactured in 1958
by Acme Newport. The pipeline was 6.625 inch in diameter with a 0.188 inch wall thickness. The pipe
has a seam type of ERW LF (electric resistance welded low frequency) and was coated with AGF-7
(Asphalt-Glass-Felt). The pipeline system was cathodically protected by an impressed current system.
There were no service interruptions or supply impacts as a result of the accident.
A review of Jayhawk’s leak history records for the 2000-2005 time periods indicated several failures due
to internal corrosion. These failures were not limited to line pipe. Several of the identified internal
corrosion failures involved station piping.
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Failure Investigation Report – Jayhawk Taloga to Liberal Internal Corrosion
04/12/2005
Events Leading up to the Failure
The Taloga to Liberal maximum operating pressure (MOP) was 1160 psig as established by hydrostatic
test in 2001. The operator initially reported that the operating pressure at the location and time of the
failure was 572 psig. The pressure at the time of the failure was later updated and reported to have
been approximately 508 psig.
Previous maintenance projects relevant to the failure involved ineffective maintenance activities
associated with pipeline cleaning. In 1996 a Hazardous Facility Order (CPF No. 36505H) was issued
regarding the Jayhawk Pipeline system in response to two failures resulting from internal corrosion
occurring between Meade and Chase stations.
Jayhawk Pipeline did inject corrosion inhibitor (JaCam 1902C) in this affected pipeline segment prior to
this 2005 failure and it was understood that internal corrosion coupons were also in place.
Emergency Response
The Jayhawk Pipeline control center was notified by the farmer who obtained the phone number from a
pipeline marker located in the vicinity of the release. Telephonic notification to the National Response
Center was made on April 13, 2005. However, a PHMSA Central Region inspector was already working
with the operator at the time of the control center notification. Jayhawk Pipeline personnel were
dispatched to the accident site and the pipeline was shut down with manual valve closures.
Approximately 10 cubic yards of contaminated soil were remediated. There were no wildlife or water
impacts. Long term environmental impact assessment was not required.
Summary of Return-to-Service
After the field investigation was complete, the damaged pipeline segment was cut out and replaced with
pre-tested pipe. Jayhawk Pipeline completed the repair and returned the pipeline to service at a
reduced operating pressure approximately 2.5 days after the release. A Corrective Action Order (CAO),
CPF 3-2005-5020H, was issued by Central Region on April 26, 2005. This CAO required an MOP pressure
reduction from Taloga (MP 12.8) to Liberal (MP 58.8) of 470 psig, quarterly reports providing CAO status
updates, metallurgical analysis of the failed pipe, and the submission of a written plan including
corrective measures that required an integration of data regarding all integrity threat conditions
including a review of previous failure and leak history, ILI testing from Interstate to Meade stations, an
evaluation for internal corrosion of all pump stations and breakout tanks in the entire Jayhawk Pipeline
system (this included the identification of areas of possible internal corrosion such as dead legs, low
spots, areas not subjected to cleaning pig intervals within facilities). The CAO required proposed
solutions to internal corrosion with completion schedules for the identified solutions as a result of
facility evaluations, repairs, and testing.
Since this 2005 failure the frequency of cleaning pigs was increased to weekly runs. Water samples are
reported by the operator to be pulled during cleaning pig runs and based on the results, biocide trains
are run as necessary. When culture counts increase, the operator reports that trains of biocide and
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Failure Investigation Report – Jayhawk Taloga to Liberal Internal Corrosion
04/12/2005
corrosion inhibitor are run with contact time such that microbiological growth can be more effectively
controlled. The style, design, wear and manufacturer of the cleaning pigs used are reviewed by the
operator to identify possible improvements. Corrosion coupons continue to be monitored. Internal
pipeline coating and breakout tank treatments with biocide balls that dissolve or melt on contact with
water are ongoing activities.
Investigation Details
Metallurgical analysis was performed on a 39-inch long segment of the damaged pipe which included
the pin hole (approximately 1/8” in diameter) and internal pitted area. Two pits were confirmed
through the metallurgical analysis but only one was thru wall. The deposits also found internal to the
pipeline segment were sampled and analyzed for composition information. The metallurgical report
included information about the deposit samples and stated that “quartz, feldspar, and calcite were from
sand that apparently collected in a low spot in the line. A small amount of saltwater also collected at
that location and the combination created corrosive conditions that led to the development of the pit
responsible for the leak”. Further information provided by the metallurgical report revealed that “the
composition of the deposit indicated that acid gasses such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide had
not contributed significantly to the corrosion.”
On June 2, 2005, Jayhawk Pipeline completed an in-line inspection (ILI) assessment of the pipeline from
Interstate Station to Meade Station as required by the CAO. Jayhawk prepared and implemented a plan
to repair the pipeline based on the ILI results. Forty-one sections of pipe were replaced and fifty-six
repair sleeves were installed. Following completion of repairs, the Taloga to Liberal pipeline segment
was hydrostatically tested in December 2005. On December 20, 2005, the Taloga to Liberal pipeline
segment was restarted with the Taloga Station maximum discharge pressure limited to 976 psig.
Findings and Contributing Factors
Jayhawk Pipeline had several failures due to internal corrosion prior to the accident of April 12, 2005.
Prior knowledge of internal corrosion threats did exist for the operator. The Jayhawk Pipeline Taloga to
Liberal accident of April 12, 2005 was caused by internal corrosion. Prior to the accident cleaning pigs
were not run on a frequent enough basis to prevent accumulation of sand and saltwater at a low point
in the pipeline. Sand and saltwater in the low point created corrosive conditions that facilitated the
development of corrosion pits on the internal steel pipe surface. One of two corrosion pits identified in
the failed segment sent for metallurgical analysis grew until it reached critical depth in the pipe wall and
resulted in a pin hole in the pipe that allowed crude oil to be released.
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Failure Investigation Report – Jayhawk Taloga to Liberal Internal Corrosion
04/12/2005
Appendices
A Map and Photographs
B NRC Report #755621
C Operator Accident Report
D Metallurgical Report
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Appendix A Maps and Photographs
Map showing failure location
This document is on file at PHMSA
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Appendix B NRC Report #755621
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NRC Number: 755621
Call Date: 04/13/2005 Call Time: 09:54:00
Caller Information
First Name: RICHARD Last Name: PETERSEN
Company Name: JAY HAWK PIPELINE
Address: 2000 SOUTH MAIN
City: MCPHERSON State: KS
Country: USA Zip: 67460
Phone 1: 6202419271 Phone 2:
Organization Type: PE Is caller the spiller? Yes Yes No No No Response No Response
Confidential: Yes Yes No No No Response No Response
Discharger Information
First Name: RICHARD Last Name: PETERSEN
Company Name: JAY HAWK PIPELINE
Address: 2000 SOUTH MAIN
City: MCPHERSON State: KS
Country: USA Zip: 67460
Phone 1: 6202419271 Phone 2:
Organization Type: PE
Spill Information
State: KS County: STEVENS
Nearest City: HOUGTON Zip Code:
Location
Spill Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)
08:00:00
04/13/2005 Spill Time: (24hh:mm:ss)
DTG Type: Occured
Incident Type PIPELINE Reported Incident Type Pipeline
Description
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Appendix B NRC Report #755621
CALLER STATED THAT LAND OWNER REPORTED CRUDE OIL ON THE GROUND THAT MAYBE COMING
FROM A PIPELINE DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSES.
Materials Involved
Material / Chris Name Chris Code Total Qty. Water Qty.
OIL: CRUDE OIL: CRUDE OIL 70 BBL
Medium Type: Land
Additional Medium Information:
GROUND
Injuries: 0 Fatalites: 0
Evacuations: Yes Yes No No Unknown Unknown No. of Evacuations: 0
Damages: Yes Yes No No Unknown Unknown Damage Amount: 0
Federal Agency Notified: Yes Yes No No Unknown Unknown State Agency Notified: Yes Yes No No Unknown Unknown
Other Agency Notified: Yes Yes No No Unknown Unknown
Remedial Actions
IN THE PROCESS OF MOBILIZING RESPONSE TEAM,INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
Additional Info
KDHE WILL BE NOTIFIED
Latitude
Degrees: Minutes: Seconds: Quadrant:
Longitude
Degrees: Minutes: Seconds: Quadrant:
Distance from City: Direction:
Section: 1634S37W Township:
Range: Milepost:
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Appendix C Operator Accident Report
NOTICE: This report is required by 49 CFR Part 195. Failure to report can result in a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each violation Form Approved
for each day that such violation persists except that the maximum civil penalty shall not exceed $500,000 as provided in 49 USC 60122 OMB No. 2137-0047
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs
Administration
ACCIDENT REPORT – HAZARDOUS LIQUID
PIPELINE SYSTEMS
Report Date
No.
(DOT Use Only)
INSTRUCTIONS
Important: Please read the separate instructions for completing this form before you begin. They clarify the
information requested and provide specific examples. If you do not have a copy of the instructions,
you can obtain one from the Office Of Pipeline Safety Web Page at http://ops.dot.gov.
PART A – GENERAL REPORT INFORMATION
Original Report Supplemental Report Final Report
1. a. Operator's OPS 5-digit Identification Number (if known) / ____________/
2. b. If Operator does not own the pipeline, enter Owner’s OPS 5-digit Identification Number (if known) / ___ /
c. Name of Operator ______________________________________________________________________________________
d. Operator street address _______________________________________________________________________________
e. Operator address ______________________________________________________________________________________
City, County, State and Zip Code
IMPORTANT: IF THE SPILL IS SMALL, THAT IS, THE AMOUNT IS AT LEAST 5 GALLONS BUT IS LESS THAN 5 BARRELS,
COMPLETE THIS PAGE ONLY, UNLESS THE SPILL IS TO WATER AS DESCRIBED IN 49 CFR §195.52(A)(4) OR IS OTHERWISE
REPORTABLE UNDER §195.50 AS REVISED IN CY 2001.
2. Time and date of the accident
/ / / / / / / /
hr. month day year
3. Location of accident
(If offshore, do not complete a through d. See Part C.1)
a. Latitude: _____ Longitude:
__________
(if not available, see instructions for how to provide specific location)
b. _________________________________________________
City, and County or Parish
c. _________________________________________________
State and Zip Code
d. Mile post/valve station or survey station no.
(whichever gives more accurate location)
_________________________________
4. Telephone report
/ / / / / / / /
NRC Report Number month day year
5. Losses (Estimated)
Public/Community Losses reimbursed by operator:
Public/private property damage $_______________
Cost of emergency response phase $_______________
Cost of environmental remediation $_______________
Other Costs $_______________
(describe) _____________________________________
Operator Losses:
Value of product lost $_______________
Value of operator property damage $_______________
Other Costs $_______________
(describe) _____________________________________
Total Costs $_______________
6. Commodity Spilled Yes No
(If Yes, complete Parts a through c where applicable)
a. Name of commodity spilled ___________________________
b. Classification of commodity spilled:
HVLs /other flammable or toxic fluid which is a gas at ambient conditions
CO2 or other non-flammable, non-toxic fluid which is a gas at ambient conditions
Gasoline, diesel, fuel oil or other petroleum product which is a liquid at ambient conditions
Crude oil
c. Estimated amount of commodity
involved :
Barrels
Gallons (check only if spill is
less than one barrel)
Amounts:
Spilled : ____________
Recovered: ____________
CAUSES FOR SMALL SPILLS ONLY (5 gallons to under 5 barrels) : (For large spills [5 barrels or greater] see Part H)
Corrosion Natural Forces Excavation Damage Other Outside Force Damage
Material and/or Weld Failures Equipment Incorrect Operation Other
PART B – PREPARER AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(type or print) Preparer's Name and Title Area Code and Telephone Number
Preparer's E-mail Address Area Code and Facsimile Number
Authorized Signature (type or print) Name and Title Date Area Code and Telephone Number
Form RSPA F 7000-1 ( 01-2001 ) Page 1 of 4
OPS Data Facsimile
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Appendix C Operator Accident Report
PART C – ORIGIN OF THE ACCIDENT (Check all that apply)
1. Additional location information
a. Line segment name or ID _______________________
b. Accident on Federal land other than Outer Continental
Shelf Yes No
c. Is pipeline interstate? Yes No
Offshore: Yes No (complete d if offshore)
d. Area ___________________ Block # ______________
State / / or Outer Continental Shelf
2. Location of system involved (check all that apply)
Operator’s Property
Pipeline Right of Way
High Consequence Area (HCA)?
Describe HCA____________________________________
3. Part of system involved in accident
Above Ground Storage Tank
Cavern or other below ground storage facility
Pump/meter station; terminal/tank farm piping and
equipment, including sumps
Other Specify: _________________________________
Onshore pipeline, including valve sites
Offshore pipeline, including platforms
If failure occurred on Pipeline, complete items a - g:
4. Failure occurred on
Body of Pipe Pipe Seam Scraper Trap
Pump Sump Joint
Component Valve Metering Facility
Repair Sleeve Welded Fitting Bolted Fitting
Girth Weld
Other (specify)
Year the component that failed was installed: / /
5. Maximum operating pressure (MOP)
a. Estimated pressure at point and time of accident:
____ PSIG
b. MOP at time of accident:
___________PSIG
c. Did an overpressurization occur relating to the accident?
Yes No
a. Type of leak or rupture
Leak: Pinhole Connection Failure (complete sec. H5)
Puncture, diameter (inches) _________
Rupture: Circumferential – Separation
Longitudinal – Tear/Crack, length (inches) __________
Propagation Length, total, both sides (feet) _________
N/A
Other _______________________________
b.Type of block valve used for isolation of immediate section:
Upstream: Manual Automatic Remote Control
Check Valve
Downstream: Manual Automatic Remote Control
Check Valve
c. Length of segment isolated _______ ft
d. Distance between valves _______ ft
e. Is segment configured for internal inspection tools? Yes No
f. Had there been an in-line inspection device run at the point of
failure? Yes No Don’t Know
Not Possible due to physical constraints in the system
g. If Yes, type of device run (check all that apply)
High Resolution Magnetic Flux tool Year run: ______
Low Resolution Magnetic Flux tool Year run: ______
UT tool Year run: ______
Geometry tool Year run: ______
Caliper tool Year run: ______
Crack tool Year run: ______
Hard Spot tool Year run: ______
Other tool Year run: ______
PART D – MATERIAL SPECIFICATION PART E – ENVIRONMENT
1. Nominal pipe size (NPS) / / in.
2. Wall thickness / / in.
3. Specification SMYS / /
4. Seam type
5. Valve type
6. Manufactured by in year / /
1. Area of accident In open ditch
Under pavement Above ground
Underground Under water
Inside/under building Other ____________
2. Depth of cover: inches
PART F – CONSEQUENCES
1. Consequences (check and complete all that apply)
a. Fatalities Injuries c. Product ignited Yes No d. Explosion Yes No
Number of operator employees: _______ _______ e. Evacuation (general public only) / / people
Contractor employees working for operator: _______ _______ Reason for Evacuation:
General public: _______ _______ Precautionary by company
Totals: _______ _______ Evacuation required or initiated by public official
b. Was pipeline/segment shutdown due to leak? Yes No f. Elapsed time until area was made safe:
If Yes, how long? ______ days ______ hours _____ minutes / / hr. / / min.
2. Environmental Impact
a. Wildlife Impact: Fish/aquatic Yes No e. Water Contamination: Yes No (If Yes, provide the following)
Birds Yes No Amount in water _________ barrels
Terrestrial Yes No Ocean/Seawater No Yes
b. Soil Contamination Yes No Surface No Yes
If Yes, estimated number of cubic yards: _________
Groundwater No Yes
c. Long term impact assessment performed: Yes No Drinking water No Yes (If Yes, check below.)
d. Anticipated remediation Yes No Private well Public water intake
If Yes, check all that apply: Surface water Groundwater Soil Vegetation Wildlife
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Appendix C Operator Accident Report
PART G – LEAK DETECTION INFORMATION
1. Computer based leak detection capability in place? Yes No
2. Was the release initially detected by? (check one): CPM/SCADA-based system with leak detection
Static shut-in test or other pressure or leak test
Local operating personnel, procedures or equipment
Remote operating personnel, including controllers
Air patrol or ground surveillance
A third party Other (specify) _________________
3. Estimated leak duration days ____ hours ____
PART H – APPARENT CAUSE
Important: There are 25 numbered causes in this Part H. Check the box corresponding to the
primary cause of the accident. Check one circle in each of the supplemental categories
corresponding to the cause you indicate. See the instructions for guidance.
b. Visual Examination
Localized Pitting
General Corrosion
Other ____________________
H1 – CORROSION
a. Pipe Coating
c. Cause of Corrosion
1. External Corrosion
Bare
Galvanic Atmospheric
Coated
Stray Current Microbiological
Cathodic Protection Disrupted
2. Internal Corrosion
Stress Corrosion Cracking
Selective Seam Corrosion
(Complete items a – e
Other ____________________
where applicable.) d. Was corroded part of pipeline considered to be under cathodic protection prior to discovering accident?
No Yes, Year Protection Started: / /
e. Was pipe previously damaged in the area of corrosion?
No Yes => Estimated time prior to accident: / / years / / months Unknown
H2 – NATURAL FORCES
3. Earth Movement => Earthquake Subsidence Landslide Other
4. Lightning
5. Heavy Rains/Floods => Washouts Flotation Mudslide Scouring Other
6. Temperature => Thermal stress Frost heave Frozen components Other
7. High Winds
H3 – EXCAVATION DAMAGE
8. Operator Excavation Damage (including their contractors/Not Third Party)
9. Third Party (complete a-f)
a. Excavator group
General Public Government Excavator other than Operator/subcontractor
b. Type: Road Work Pipeline Water Electric Sewer Phone/Cable
Landowner-not farming related Farming Railroad
Other liquid or gas transmission pipeline operator or their contractor
Nautical Operations Other ________
c. Excavation was: Open Trench Sub-strata (boring, directional drilling, etc…)
d. Excavation was an ongoing activity (Month or longer) Yes No If Yes, Date of last contact /_________/
e. Did operator get prior notification of excavation activity?
Yes; Date received: / / mo. / / day / ______/ yr. No
Notification received from: One Call System Excavator Contractor Landowner
f. Was pipeline marked as result of location request for excavation? No Yes (If Yes, check applicable items i - iv)
i. Temporary markings: Flags Stakes Paint
ii. Permanent markings:
iii. Marks were (check one) : Accurate Not Accurate
iv. Were marks made within required time? Yes No
H4 – OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE
10. Fire/Explosion as primary cause of failure => Fire/Explosion cause: Man made Natural
11. Car, truck or other vehicle not relating to excavation activity damaging pipe
12. Rupture of Previously Damaged Pipe
13. Vandalism
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Appendix C Operator Accident Report
H5 – MATERIAL AND/OR WELD FAILURES
Material
14. Body of Pipe => Dent Gouge Bend Arc Burn Other
15. Component => Valve Fitting Vessel Extruded Outlet Other
16. Joint => Gasket O-Ring Threads Other
Weld
17. Butt => Pipe Fabrication Other
18. Fillet => Branch Hot Tap Fitting Repair Sleeve Other
19. Pipe Seam => LF ERW DSAW Seamless Flash Weld
HF ERW SAW Spiral Other
Complete a-g if you indicate any cause in part H5.
a. Type of failure:
Construction Defect => Poor Workmanship Procedure not followed Poor Construction Procedures
Material Defect
b. Was failure due to pipe damage sustained in transportation to the construction or fabrication site? Yes No
c. Was part which leaked pressure tested before accident occurred? Yes, complete d-g No
d. Date of test: / / yr. / / mo. / / day
e. Test medium: Water Inert Gas Other
f. Time held at test pressure: / / hr.
g. Estimated test pressure at point of accident: PSIG
H6 – EQUIPMENT
20. Malfunction of Control/Relief Equipment => Control valve Instrumentation SCADA Communications
Block valve Relief valve Power failure Other
21. Threads Stripped, Broken Pipe Coupling => Nipples Valve Threads Dresser Couplings Other
22. Seal Failure => Gasket O-Ring Seal/Pump Packing Other
H7 – INCORRECT OPERATION
23. Incorrect Operation
a. Type: Inadequate Procedures Inadequate Safety Practices Failure to Follow Procedures
Other _______________________________________
b. Number of employees involved who failed a post-accident test: drug test: / / alcohol test /_________/
H8 – OTHER
24. Miscellaneous, describe:
25. Unknown
Investigation Complete Still Under Investigation (submit a supplemental report when investigation is complete)
PART I – NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE EVENT (Attach additional sheets as necessary)
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Appendix D Metallurgical Report
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