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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1105855.015 - Jeff Alexander Farming
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Jeff Alexander Farming
Wible Rd, 600 Feet North Of Houghton Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Mailing Address:
15401 Manon Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93314
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115112/ Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/15/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1038478 | ||
| Inspection | 1108213 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $8,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,250 |
| Current Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | $0 | $20,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 1541(B)(2) | 05/12/2016 | 05/26/2016 | $1,250 | $8,750 | $0 | 05/18/2016 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 05/12/2016 | 05/26/2016 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $0 | 05/18/2016 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 05/12/2016 | 05/26/2016 | $3,000 | $15,750 | $0 | 05/18/2016 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 3:32 p.m. on November 13, 2015, a worker was operating a Caterpillar tractor (model number: D10N) with a shank attached to rip an approximately 5.5 foot ditch in the soil. While ripping the soil, the tractor's shank struck a 34-inch in diameter underground natural gas pipeline. A spark occurred, igniting the natural gas, causing a fire. The worker was overcome by the flames and was killed.
Keywords: Compressed Gas, Explosion, Fire, Natural Gas, Pressure Piping
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1105855.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Agricultural and food scientists |