Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112041322 - West Coast Drilling
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
West Coast Drilling
San Raphael & Sunrise, Well #33
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address:
11060 Calabash Ave., Fontana, CA 92262
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1781
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/09/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361056351 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| 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 | 1509 B | 01/09/1991 | 01/09/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 342 A | 01/09/1991 | 01/09/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 E | 01/09/1991 | 01/09/1991 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and the foreman for a water-well drilling contractor were removing the drill bit from the drill hole by the kelly bar. The employees placed two slips around the shaft of the bit to hold it in an elevated position above the drilling table as they removed the bit from the kelly bar. The top of the bit had a flange bolted to the kelly bar. The flange was about 6 inches above the table when the workers removed the connecting bolts. As the last bolt was removed, employee #1 placed his hand under the flange to retrieve the bolt. The drill bit fell, and his finger was pinched between the bit flange and the slips. One or more of his fingers were amputated in the accident, and the employee was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: UNSECURED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BOLT, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112041322 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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