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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312429848 - Geo Drilling Fluids, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Geo Drilling Fluids, Inc.
Sec. 7, Twnship 29s, Rge 22e, Well#99-7
Mckittrick, CA 93251
Mailing Address:
1431 Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93305
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: 02/03/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/11/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102542339 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 6661 A | 02/09/2009 | 02/12/2009 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:14 p.m. in October 4, 2008, Employee #1 had arrived on site at Well Number 99-7 to unload a load of barite for the well that was being drilled at a location contiguous to Well Number 99-7. Employee #1 exited his truck and was met by a coworker. The employee and the coworker walked around the tractor trailer and observed a wooden pallet that was lying on the ground that would be in the way of Employee #1 unloading his truck. Employee #1 and the coworker walked over to the wooden pallet. The time of day was approximately 7:14 p.m. and there was no sunlight available. The only light available was from the rig on the other location. Employee #1 lifted the wooden pallet to move it to his truck. Employee #1 stepped forward and fell into the 40 foot deep rat hole. The pallet fell back over the rat hole opening. The coworker removed the wooden pallet and checked on Employee #1. The coworker then went to get help from the personnel from the rig location. The coworker upon his return lowered a lifting harness with a rope to Employee #1 in the hole. The rig personnel provided instructions to Employee #1 on how to properly place the harness on himself so that they could lift him out of the hole. The coworker and the tool pusher from the rig placed a block and tackle on a construction forklift and attached the end of the cable to the hitch of a pick up truck. They lowered the cable to Employee #1 so that he could attach the cable to his harness. They then had the pick up truck pull forward lifting Employee #1 out of the rat hole. The coworker, prior to the start of the rescue had a rig hand call the emergency medical services. The coworker then proceeded to the intersection to lead medical personnel to the location. As Employee #1 was clearing the hole medical and rescue personnel arrived on site and took over the operation. Employee #1 was transported by ground ambulance to Mercy Hospital, Bakersfield, CA. The employee was hospitalized and treated for multiple cuts to his scrotum and buttocks area.
Keywords: BUTTOCKS, LACERATION, LIGHTING, FALL, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312429848 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |