Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112123542 - W & S Services
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
W & S Services
30197 Riverside Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/03/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/16/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361291974 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A01 | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A02 | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A03 | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3203 A04 | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3203 A05 | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3203 A06 | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3203 A07 | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 5416 C | 02/19/1992 | 03/18/1992 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Arco Oil and Gas, was using an acetylene torch to cut an 8 in. long by 2 in. diameter pipe, or riser. It was filled with oil that had a flash point of 435 degrees Fahrenheit. As he applied heat to the pipe riser, the oil was at 350 degrees. The temperature of the flame when applied to the riser caused the oil to give off vapors. When Employee #1 turned on a nearby grinder to grind a weld, the oil vapors ignited. He suffered second- and third-degree burns to his neck and face.
Keywords: BURN, GRINDER, ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, NECK, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112123542 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |
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