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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126210467 - Halliburton Energy
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Halliburton Energy
School Canyon Rd.
Ventura, CA 93001
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 80118, Bakersfield, CA 93380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/01/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/17/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362157612 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,835 | $0 | $1,835 |
| 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 | Other | 5144 D02 | 07/02/1997 | 08/04/1997 | $0 | $335 | $0 | 09/02/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 6507 | 07/02/1997 | 08/04/1997 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 09/02/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 6535 A | 07/02/1997 | 08/04/1997 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 09/02/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 28, 1997, Employee #1, a well operator with Halliburton Energy, Bakersfield, CA, was conducting a perforation job at Cal Resources in Ventura, CA. The job was having problems. Gun #1 failed to fire because of an open circuit. Gun #2 failed to fire because of a short in the head. Gun #3, reusing gun #1, was successful. Gun #4 demonstrated low order firing. While gun #4 was being dismantled, it was found to still be under pressure. Employee #1 attempted to bleed off the pressure by loosening the CCL/head assembly. All pressure was thought to have been released from the gun, but it was found to contain more pressure and fluid. Employee #1 was exposed to the vapor and fluid release, and he became dizzy and suffered a headache almost immediately. He also became numb at some point, and then nauseous. Employee #1 continued working for approximately 10 minutes, before becoming incapacitated. He required medical attention and was transported to Mercy Healthcare of Ventura County, where he was treated for exposure to carbon monoxide.
Keywords: DISMANTLING, OIL WELL DRILLING, INHALATION, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126210467 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Drillers, oil well |