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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111941563 - Homco International
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Homco International
3701 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7359
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/16/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361052210 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314 B | 09/14/1990 | 09/21/1990 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/04/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was disassembling the pipe rams of a Shaffer LWS, double gate, blowout preventer mounted on a high pressure oil well. The blind rams (manually locking) of the blowout preventer were closed, and were holding back gas in the well at 1,000 psi. Employee #1 asked an employee of the oil service company to open the pipe rams using a remote control lever. The control lever for the blind rams was erroneously actuated. High pressure gas from the well bore struck Employee #1, throwing him approximately 35 ft to a mud pit. He suffered spinal injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center for treatment. He died on August 2, 1990, from his injuries.
Keywords: EJECTED, DISMANTLING, SPINE, WORK RULES, CONTROL LEVER, HIGH PRESSURE, BLOWOUT--OIL WELL, STRUCK BY, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111941563 | Fatality | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |