Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126035245 - Kvs Transportation Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Kvs Transportation Inc.
Oxy Elk Hills Well 3-8r Stevens
Tupman, CA 93276
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5295, Bakesfield, CA 93388
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/02/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/13/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362524795 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:55 p.m. on July 9, 2004, Employee #1, a tech for KVS Transportation Inc., was working with fellow crew members at 3-8R Stevens Zone at Occidental Elk Hills. He and his crew were cleaning petroleum tanks. The crew was in the process of unhooking a trailer from its pick-up. Employee #1 operated the trailer hitch in the down position. The trailer hitches hang up on the ball. The supervisor said he would jump on the truck bumper to help release the hitch. He told employee #1 to make sure his hands were clear. The supervisor jumped on the bumper, the hitch came free of the ball. However, employee #1 injured his left thumb.
Keywords: STUCK, CLEANING, TRAILER HITCH, TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126035245 | Occupation not reported |
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