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Inspection: 313640542 - Nabors Well Services
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - Central
Site Address:
Nabors Well Services
7515 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
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: 10/07/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/24/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362460347 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3328 A | 10/07/2010 | 11/01/2010 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $0 | 10/27/2010 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 E | 10/07/2010 | 11/01/2010 | $0 | $22,500 | $0 | 10/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 pm, on May 26, 2010 Employee #1 of Nabors Well Services suffered a fatal injury. The accident occurred when Employee #1 closed a mechanical ball valve which then broke apart due to an inline pressure pump being over- pressurized. Employee #1 was trying to get the pressure of the water to come through the hose by shutting off the Hydac ball valve. Employee #1 was standing on the ground facing the ball valve and its associated pipe section which were approximately 7 feet in height from the ground. Employee #1's height was 73". Employee #1's was turning off the ball valve with his right hand when the hydraulic pressure pump dead- headed or over-pressurized and the built-up pressure caused the subject ball valve to come apart. Employee #1 was getting the pressure pump ready for pressure washing a tool truck. The associated pipe section, connected to the discharge side of the ball valve, swung downward and hit the right side of Employee #1's head. The impact caused a laceration over the parietal area of the Employee #1's head. He died a few days later.
Keywords: HEAD, VALVE, HYDRAULIC PUMP, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313640542 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners |