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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1313245.015 - K-Vac Environmental Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
K-Vac Environmental Services, Inc.
13210 Holloway Rd.
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1505, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562112/Hazardous Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1333791 | ||
| Inspection | 1313267 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $46,575 | $0 | $0 | $1,460 | $0 | $48,035 |
| Current Penalty | $46,575 | $0 | $0 | $1,460 | $0 | $48,035 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 6760(A) | 10/20/2018 | 11/08/2018 | $975 | $975 | $0 | 12/21/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395(I) | 10/20/2018 | 11/08/2018 | $485 | $485 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 6786 | 10/20/2018 | $10,125 | $10,125 | $0 | 12/21/2018 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 6815(C) | 10/20/2018 | 11/01/2018 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 12/21/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 6851(A) | 10/20/2018 | 11/01/2018 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $0 | 12/21/2018 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on April 23, 2018, several employees were conducting maintenance on a filter bank that had contained natural gas. A fire occurred while the employees were servicing the filter bank causing serious burn injuries to several employees.
Keywords: Burn, Fire, Gas Leak, Natural Gas
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1313245.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | |
| 2 | 1313245.015 | 46 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | |
| 3 | 1313245.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Hazardous Materials Removal Worker |