Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112125885 - Norman Wireline, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Norman Wireline, Inc.
Sect 2, Township 29s, R21 E
Mckittrick, CA 03251
Mailing Address:
3504 Standard #10, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361291123 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 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 | 5314 D | 04/30/1991 | 05/10/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5314 C | 04/30/1991 | 05/10/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on April 5, 1991, Employee #1 detonated an explosive charge that was protruding from well #3374-2 at the Mobil Oil lease in McKittrick, CA. He was struck by flying debris and suffered serious injuries to his shoulder, chest, stomach, and legs. He was flown by helicopter to the Kern Medical Center, where he was hospitalized until April 17, 1991.
Keywords: CHEST, EXPLOSIVES, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, STOMACH, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112125885 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Helpers, extractive occupations |
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