Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111942421 - Western Well Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Western Well Service, Inc.
Sec.15, 31s, R22, Mdm, Well 419, Hwy. 33
Taft, CA 93268
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1405, Taft, CA 93268
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361052467 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 3328 C | 12/03/1990 | 12/17/1990 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 6507 A | 12/03/1990 | 12/17/1990 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:50 p.m. on October 8, 1990, Employee #1 and two coworkers, of Western Well Service, were servicing oil well pumping unit #419 when the elevator that was being hooked up to the polish rods became caught on the horse head. The bracket that held the horse head to the walking beam to broke, causing the horse head to fall on Employee #1. He was killed.
Keywords: CRUSHED, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111942421 | Fatality | Cancer | Occupation not reported |
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