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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112016282 - Brooks Oilfield Service
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Brooks Oilfield Service
Kern River Oil Fields
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
2900 Wear Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/08/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361352248 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $335 |
| 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 | 6631 C | 09/20/1996 | 09/25/1996 | $335 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 2, 1996, Employee #1 and a coworker were changing the crank arm on a Churchhill 6D pumping unit at well #201 of the Bakersfield Canfield (CA) Lease. When they finished, Employee #1 set the brake on the pumping unit and then climbed on the wrist pin, which connects the crank and the pitman arms, to remove the sling from the crane hook. The brake failed while he was removing the sling. This caused the end of the walking beam to which the counterweights were attached to come down, creating a scissor action between the crank and the pitman arms. Employee #1's right foot became caught and was crushed between these two arms. All of his toes had to be surgically amputated.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, BRAKE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, OIL WELL SERVICING, TOE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112016282 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Crane and tower operators |