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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: 1778019.015 - General Production Service Of California, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Process Safety Management - North Non-Refinery
Site Address:
General Production Service Of California, Inc.
Lost Hills Lease Well 8290a-4, Hwy 46 3.7 Mi West Of I-5 Gps 35.6093, -119.7175
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Mailing Address:
1333 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2025
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, S:Heatsep-Outdoor
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2216579 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| 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 | 3395(I) | 01/08/2025 | 02/07/2025 | $225 | $225 | $0 | 03/14/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:43 p.m. on September 25, 2024, Employee #1, employed by General Production Services of California, Inc., was working at a water injection well located in the Lost Hills One lease operated by Aera Energy, LLC. He was positioned on the derrick of a workover rig (Rig #29) while the crew conducted well repair activities. The crew had been pulling tubing from the well when coworkers observed that Employee #1 became unresponsive. Emergency response procedures were initiated, and he was lowered to the ground and placed under a shade tent while CPR was administered. Emergency services arrived shortly after 2:00 p.m. and took over patient care. Employee #1 was unable to be revived and died at the scene. Weather conditions at the time were approximately 93-96°F with 24 percent humidity and clear skies. Provisions for shade, water, and rest had been implemented at the site. An investigation determined that heat illness was unlikely the cause of death and that a pre-existing medical condition may have contributed to the fatality. No accident-related violations were issued; however, a general citation under T8CCR 3395(i) was proposed for deficiencies in the written heat illness prevention plan. The final cause of death is pending the coroner's report.
Keywords: CPR, Ground, Heat, Heat Injury Prevention Program, Heat-related illness , Preexisting Condition, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Water, Water Well, Well
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1778019.015 | 46 | M | Fatality | Drillers, oil well |