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Inspection: 125893727 - Layne Safety & Environmental Health Sciences
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Layne Safety & Environmental Health Sciences
14486 Borax Rd.
Boron, CA 93516
Mailing Address:
11001 Etiwanda Ave., Fontana, CA 92337
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1474
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/1998
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 07/25/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362035974 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 1541 L02 | 12/18/1998 | 08/18/1998 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/11/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and two coworkers were drilling a series of water wells for the US Borax Company at a mine site in Boron, California. The wells were to be used to remove water from the quarry area. The crew had dug a 18 ft by 12 ft 8 ft deep receiving pit, the bottom of which was filled with approximately 3 ft of water. A foam detergent used in the drilling process filled the pit and the surrounding area, hiding its boundaries. On the last hour of his shift, Employee #1 entered the cab of the truck to start the engine. While exiting the truck, he stepped into the foam filled pit and went under; he was not missed for approximately 30 minutes. Coworkers found Employee #1 at the bottom of the pit; he had drowned.
Keywords: WORK RULES, PIT, DROWN, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125893727 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Drillers, earth |