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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112179254 - West Hazard Drilling Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
West Hazard Drilling Corp.
24115 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Mailing Address:
1016 E. Katella, Anaheim, CA 92805
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/16/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/16/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361363047 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 5416 C | 07/20/1992 | 08/14/1992 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS A WELDER WORKING WITH A CREW THAT WAS DRILLING TO TEST FOR SOIL CONTAMINATION. TWO STEEL PIPES WERE CONNECTED AND PUT IN THE DRILL HOLE. APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT OF THE PIPE NEEDED TO BE CUT OFF THE END. WITHOUT TESTING FOR FLAMMABLE VAPORS, THE WELDER LIT HIS CUTTING TORCH. THE FLAME IGNITED THE METHANE/HYDROCARBON MIXTURE. THE WELDER'S ARM AND SHOULDER WERE BURNED.
Keywords: BURN, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, FIRE, WELDER, NATURAL GAS, WELDING, TORCH, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112179254 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |