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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315068510 - Big River Drilling
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Big River Drilling
8233 S Cerini
Riverdale, CA 93656
Mailing Address:
21140 S. Walnut, Riverdale, CA 93656
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1781
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2011
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 07/18/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101083186 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $740 | $0 | $740 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $740 | $0 | $740 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 05/25/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3383 B | 05/25/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4002 A | 05/25/2011 | 06/27/2011 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 11, 2010 in Riverdale, CA, Employee #1, a driller's assistant, was injured when his shirt became entangled in water well drilling rig's pump drive shaft. This caused him to be thrown against the truck. During the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) investigation, Employee #1 alleged that he received a report that the water pump gland packing was leaking. Employee #1 allegedly used an open end wrench to tighten the packing. Employee #1 asserted he was wearing thermal underwear under a short sleeved T-shirt. Employee #1 allegedly reached toward the packing, and his right bicep contacted the pump's rotating drive shaft. Employee #1's shirt became entangled in the shaft. The employer had a well devised safety program, including a policy to shut down the rig when any adjustments, maintenance or repairs were required. Employee #1's eighth rib on the left side of his rib cage was fractured, and Employee #1 suffered pulmonary contusion and abrasions on his upper torso. Employee #1 was hospitalized for less than 24 hours, and his injuries were not considered serious or life threatening. On December 13, 2010, the Big River Drilling's insurance agent notified DOSH of the injury. The DOSH drilling rig inspection raised questions as to why Employee #1 came into contact with the rotating shaft, since the gland packing adjusting nuts were easily accessible. The drive shaft was accessible with some difficulty. Employee #1's injury would require climbing on to the pump and working over the top, rather than standing on the ground. Employee#1's employer received consideration for penalty and classification for violation of requirements related to the employer's Injury and Illness Prevention Program, lack of body protection and guarding of moving parts of machinery/equipment.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WELL SERVICE RIG, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, REPAIR, ROTATING SHAFT, STRUCK AGAINST, ABRASION, RIB, ENTANGLED, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315068510 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |