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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316980499 - Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, Inc.
Occidental Elk Hills Well #357-29r
Tupman, CA 93276
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 31, Santa Paula, CA 93061
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: 12/02/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102857976 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 12/03/2013 | 12/13/2013 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | 12/23/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 6535 C | 12/03/2013 | 12/13/2013 | $5,000 | $6,750 | $0 | 12/23/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 6521 B | 12/03/2013 | 12/13/2014 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/23/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 6778 | 12/03/2013 | 12/13/2014 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/23/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 3, 2013, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were bleeding down a well that had a well pressure of 150 psi. Employee # 2 had opened the two inch valve to bleed the well down, and Employee #3 was in the process of entering the well head area. Employee #1 informed Employee #3 that the well was gassy. Employee #3 instructed Employee #1 to close the valve. Employee #1 returned to the well head area to close the valve when the gas ignited, burning him and Employee #3. Employee #1 and #3 were hospitalized. Employee #2 received minor injuries and was not hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, WELL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316980499 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 316980499 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 316980499 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |