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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313639734 - Key Energy Services California Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - Central
Site Address:
Key Energy Services California Inc
Occidental Of Elk Hills
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Mailing Address:
5080 California Ave #150, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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: 08/03/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362460271 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $49,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $20,500 |
| 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 A07 D | 08/03/2010 | 08/21/2010 | $0 | $13,500 | $0 | 08/23/2010 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 F | 08/03/2010 | 08/21/2011 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 | 08/23/2010 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 6624 A | 08/03/2010 | 08/21/2010 | $7,000 | $13,500 | $0 | 08/23/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 6535 A | 08/03/2010 | 08/21/2010 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 08/23/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:27 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010, the second shift five employee oil workover rig crew removed the master valve and then inspected the tubing hanger locking screws and packing glands at an Occidental of Elk Hills, Well Number 627-13Z. High pressure from the well casing bore lifted the 70,700-pound hanger string releasing high pressure gas to the atmosphere. Two of the ELCO ET Style Lock Screws were not removed or installed according to the manufacture instructions & procedure and the Lock Screw Pins did not engage and secure the tubing hanger casing it to lift from the well casing bore flange. The pressure blast injured Employee #1, #2, #3, and #4, who were working at the well head. Employee #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized for more than 24 hours with broken right legs and related leg injuries. Employee #4 was treated and released for an injured ear drum. The incident was reported to DOSH at 1:33 a.m. on February 16, 2010.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EAR, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, BLOWOUT--OIL WELL, WELLHEAD, OIL RIG, PRESSURE RELEASE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313639734 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Drilling and boring machine operators | ||
| 2 | 313639734 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Drilling and boring machine operators | ||
| 3 | 313639734 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Drilling and boring machine operators | ||
| 4 | 313639734 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Drilling and boring machine operators |