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Inspection: 300802352 - Kenai Drilling Limited
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Fresno
Site Address:
Kenai Drilling Limited
China Lake Naval Base
China Lake, CA 93555
Mailing Address:
P O Box 2248, Santa Maria, CA 93457
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1781
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/23/2002
Emphasis:
Close Case:09/22/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362277923 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,075 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $6,075 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $6,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 5194 H02 E | 01/24/2002 | 02/26/2002 | $675 | $675 | $0 | 05/01/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5162 B | 01/24/2002 | 02/07/2002 | $6,075 | $6,075 | $0 | 05/01/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2001, Employee #1 was mixing caustic soda and hot water in a 55-gallon drum that was roughly half-way full on Drilling Rig Number 6 near China Lake, California. As Employee #1 mixed the caustic soda and water, some of the substance splashed on his arm, neck, and face. Employee #1 climbed off the rig and was taken to the Tool Pusher's trailer where he was showered with water. After that, Employee #1 was transported to the Sherman Oaks Hospital Grossman Burn Center. Employee #1 had worked for Kenai Drilling for five months and had been employed in the oil drilling industry for approximately five years. Additionally, at the time of the accident, Employee #1 was wearing personal protective clothing which included a face splash shield, apron, and protective gloves that extended past his elbow. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords:burn, protective clothing, caustic, drill operator, drum, drill rig--non-oil, arm, face, water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300802352 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Drilling and boring machine operators |