This report discusses the accident in which a 5-ton spud (mooring
shaft) unintentionally released from the uninspected construction
barge Athena 106 and struck a natural gas pipeline buried in West
Cote Blanche Bay, Louisiana. The Athena 106 and another barge were
both being pushed by the towing vessel Miss Megan. The gas ignited
and created a fireball that engulfed the Miss Megan and both
barges. Five people were killed and two survived; one barge worker
was officially listed as missing as of the report date. Damages
were estimated at $150,000 for the Athena 106 and $650,000 for the
Miss Megan. The estimated value of the released natural gas was
$6,800; replacing the ruptured pipeline cost an estimated $800,000.
The National Transportation Safety Board identified safety issues
during its accident investigation and made recommendations to the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the U.S. Coast
Guard, Athena Construction (Athena 106 owner/operator), and Central
Boat Rentals (Miss Megan owner/operator).
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